Estimator

Chichester, West Sussex

Salary up to £65,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + Pension

Blaymires Recruitment is representing a respected main contractor based in Chichester who is searching for an Estimator to join the business.

The company has been running for over 20 years and has built a reputation as a trustworthy and reliable award-winning building contractor who undertakes sensitive renovation of listed buildings, bespoke residential new-builds and extensions with project values ranging between £200K to £3M.

The company has plans to grow and is looking for a motivated Estimator or Estimator/Surveyor who has commercial or high-end residential experience. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly and established business, who will offer a long-term career opportunity.

As Estimator you will be responsible for the production of competitive quotations for a wide range of construction projects from initial client meetings through to client negotiations and hand-over to the Contracts Team. You will establish what the client wants, research materials where necessary, obtain quotations from suppliers and sub-contractors and translate this into a package for the client.

Responsibilities of the Estimator:

• Create quantity take off based on tender drawings/documents
• Liaise with Consultants/Architects regarding ambiguities, contract work scope and seek clarifications
• Send Enquiries to sub-contractors and suppliers
• Analyse and compare quotations received and clarify exclusions/qualifications or discrepancies
• Complete tender on time and accurately
• Create draft programme of the works and a payment schedule if required
• Handover to Contracts Managers
• Negotiate discounts with the main sub-contractors
• Place P.O. and inform all sub-contractors of draft programme
• Visit site as and when required to monitor progress
• Prepare and agree payments applications/valuations - claim against value of work done for measured works so that payment is received on time to achieve a healthy cash-flow
• Prepare and compile variation claim documents
• Analyse and recommend sub-contract payment application based on actual progress and quote submitted during pre-contract stage
• Attend progress meetings and provide updates to client with projection of costs as required

Requirements of the Estimator:

• HNC in Construction or relevant Degree level qualification
• Have a good knowledge of high-end residential construction or commercial projects
• Good experience working with estimating software
• Have a good working knowledge MS Office - Intermediate level of Excel
• Ability to write clear and precise communications which might include detailed and complex figures, calculations, and specific building information
• Strong numeracy and financial management skills and the ability to learn construction IT packages
• Ability to complete take offs and produce detailed schedules of work when required

On Offer for the Estimator

• Salary up to £65,000
• Car Allowance £5000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Workplace pension scheme
• Opportunity to work on bespoke Residential projects
• Ongoing career development

If you would like further information regarding this position, contact Stephen Blaymires at Blaymires Recruitment