Estimator

To work as part of the non-contract estimating team to quote and project manage schemes for Local Authority and Term Maintenance customers.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Estimating / Workload management

Ensure all general quotes are completed within 48 hours (where possible) and include an accurate build-up of project costs and submitted rates. Rates are to be competitive whilst ensuring that the desired profit margin is attained.

Estimating board to be updated regularly with current work load timings and emails monitored and progressed promptly.

Managing Non-Contract Estimator/Project Manager is informed of any potential workload issues.

Effective communication with customers to ensure that the correct information is obtained in order to produce accurate quotations.

Communication with Managing Non-Contract Estimator/Project Manager or Executive Director to discuss any significant risks on tendered projects.

Project Managing

Ensure all production sheets are accurate, contain all required information and are clearly laid out for the factory and site teams; following all company processes and procedures.

Liaise with MD in order to organise relevant time on planning to guarantee resource required to undertake works.

Material procurement to be organised in a timely manner and at competitive rates.

Maximise opportunity to increase project profitability on additional works or changes to scope.

Escalated account queries need to be 'owned' and resolved in a timely manner; communication with the Managing Non-Contract Estimator/Project Manager.

Health and Safety

To ensure that all health and safety requirements are followed in line with company policies and procedures.

Training, Learning & Development

In addition to company-identified training needs; take responsibility for own training, learning and development activities.

General

Maintain a professional and customer-focused approach at all times.

Promote a positive and happy working environment.

Be flexible and accommodating to business needs and changes; i.e. process amendments, improvements etc

Identify potential improvements to process that can make the company more efficient and profitable.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Technical Skills / Qualification

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

- A full UK Driving License.

- Competent user of all Microsoft packages.

- Strong numerical skills.

- Good communication skills.

- Ability to multi-task and prioritise based on the commercial needs of the business.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Additional leave
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Application question(s):
Are you happy to be based 5 days a week onsite at the Basingstoke office?
Are you within a 30 minute drive of Basingstoke RG24?

Work Location: In person