Construction Estimator

Estimator Construction

Driffield East Riding YO25

£50,000 - £55,000 per annum (plus annual Bonus)

Permanent role offering Hybrid working 2 days working from home

Working Monday to Friday Full time

Commutable from Hull, Goole, Beverley, Hornsea, Pocklington, Selby, Driffield, Scarborough or Bridlington

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are recruiting for an Experienced Construction Estimator to join a growing company based near Driffield, East Riding.

The Role

To provide accurate Tenders/Quotations from client’s enquiries and provide clients with early cost plan/budget advise

Duties

• Accurate calculation of quantities and prices where required
• Direct liaison with both clients, sub-contractors and suppliers
• Preparation of Detailed Contractors Proposals in accordance with internal designs, client information and employers’ requirements
• Work closely and alongside the pre-construction team to develop logistics proposals
• Ability to work to tight deadlines including managing multiple projects at any one time
• Be commercially astute and recognise limitations of the scope to ensure qualifications are aligned, risk management of projects are suitably costs and or qualified
• Close interface with sales team personnel to ensure clients expectations are met
• Create enquiry packages including detailed scope of works and attendances to meet the clients brief, issue and engage with supply chain and manage the prompt return of information.
• Prepare tender evaluation schedules of subcontract tender returns, to table at settlement meetings to ensure team fully understand risk and opportunity of packages
• Able to read and understand construction drawings, schedules, room data sheets, NBS documents and carry out detailed measurement and take off from tender information
• Understand and apply mark-up / margin
• Prepare tender return documentation including CSA, prelims breakdowns, margin analysis and VE schedules
• Assist to develop and evolve supply chain to serve the different market sectors
• Maintain accurate records and electronic data
• Have excellent organisational and time management skills. Be able to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines without compromising the accuracy or quality of the estimate.

Skills/Experience

• HNC/HND or Degree Level in Construction preferred
• Highly numerate with a good understanding of current construction rates
• A strong capability in the use of Microsoft Office suite of applications which includes Word, Excel and Estimating Software Packages
• Having knowledge of the key terms of JCT D&B and NEC3 forms or contract would be advantageous.
• The successful candidate would preferably have a minimum 5 years’ experience in an equal / similar role, from within a Design and Build, Main Contracting/ Modular background.
• Ability to work on projects from early stages through from PCSA to full contract award working closely with both internal and external team members, clients and clients’ representatives

Benefits

• 25 Days holiday
• 10% employer contribution pension
• Annual Bonus scheme (up to 12.5%)
• 3 x Death in service benefit
• EAP/Wellbeing app

If you would like to apply for the role of Estimator then please email your CV to debbie.gough@hawk-3.com or call Deb on 07557803946

Closing date is 11.12.2024 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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