Estimator

Location

Grantham, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Estimator - Grantham - Permanent - £To be discussed on interview - Mon - Fri 8am - 5.30pm

We are currently looking for an experienced Estimator in the Steelworks industry for our client near Grantham in Lincolnshire. Own transport required due to location.

Due to a promotion within the team, they are looking to expand their current team and require a new Structural Steelwork Estimator to join their busy estimating department. Reporting into the Sales Director and MD this role is crucial to the business.

Estimator - Specific duties

• Initial tender review and completion of the tender review checklist.

• Liaising with the Responsible Welding Co-Ordinator on weld types on all jobs over 6 /8 mm fillet welds when reviewing the enquiry details.

• Sending out enquiries to subcontractors for pricing i.e., tender designs, metal decking etc.

• Producing Purchase Orders

• Contacting / liaising with clients for time extensions and general information requests to enable accurate tenders to be prepared on a day-to-day basis.

• Undertaking take-offs / quantifying steelwork from engineer drawings or subcontract tender design drawings.

• Reviewing project building details, interfaces with other trades, site parameters etc.

• Producing either a lump sum price or completed bill of quantities based on the tender drawings.

• Typing a formal quotation to the client for the project.

• Liaising with the Sales Director on a day-to-day basis with regards to reviewing enquiries, quotations and the progress of each project.

• Chasing up / Liaising with the Clients for project and quotation feedback after submission.

• Attending pre or post tender meetings with our clients to assist the Sales Director either on site or TEAMS meetings.

To be successful in the role we need someone with the following attributes and skills:

• A positive attitude and approach to work

• Good basic computer skills

• Knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Previous Estimating within steel works / Construction based industry.

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to work in a friendly small team environment.

• Good organisational skills and a willingness to learn.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

This is a full-time role working Monday-Friday, 08.00-17.30pm

The package will include:

• Good rates of pay.

• Enhanced Company contributory pension scheme

• 28 days holiday plus additional long service holidays.

• Opportunities to undertake work related training and future progression.

• Free parking

• Casual office dress

• Christmas events

To apply please send your up to date copy of your cv to [email protected] or call 01476 577248.

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