Estimator

The ‘Estimator’ is an integral member of the team responsible for dealing with tenders from receipt of enquiry, sending out enquiries to subcontractors, finalizing tenders to submission under the direction of the Commercial Director. Upon a tender being successful you will then be required to complete a handover and support the project managers in liaising with suppliers and subcontractors, as and when required.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience of working on interiors and / or shop fitting projects, preferably with a background in the trade having worked their way up to an ‘Estimator.’

Responsibilities and Duties

• Attend client meetings and assist with determination of project requirements, as and when required
• Interpret drawings from concept designs through to full working construction drawings.
• Complete detailed, trade specific enquiries and accurately communicate relevant information to the various subcontractors.
• Effectively and accurately communicate relevant information to the client and project team.
• Maintain regular, consistent high level of service and professional relationships at all times with the client(s).
• Identifying and minimise risk to the business.
• Good understanding of construction methods and materials.
• Communicate ideas for improving company processes with a positive and constructive attitude, and for developing this attitude in others

Experience

• Experience in the Shopfitting and Interior fit-out industry
• Ability to interpret drawings produce take-offs and prepare bill of quantities
• Experience of AutoCAD
• Trade specific enquiries and accurately communicate relevant information to the various subcontractors to ensure accuracy of pricing
• Supporting the project team in placing orders with suppliers and subcontractors