Estimator – External cladding and rain-screen cladding

Estimator – External cladding and rain-screen cladding

Basildon

£30,000 to £60,000 (dependent on experience)

The Role

* Preparation, issue and progressing of quotations

* Attendance at pre-order meetings

* Site visits to ascertain works involved as required.

* Negotiation to secure orders

* Detailed handover of secured projects to construction team

* Preparation of detailed quotation analysis’ into various schedules

* Assisting Site Managers & Surveyors with pre-start planning and programming

The Attributes

* Excellent communication skills both orally and written

* Excellent computer skills, in particular using Outlook and Excel

* Excellent numeric skills

* Knowledge of on-screen measuring software. We use Bluebeam.

* The ability to carry out on screen take off and prepare a bill of quantities. We write all BQ descriptions.

* The ability to produce a detailed, high quality quotation document

* Able to build up item rates from scratch

* To work under your own initiative whilst adhering to company policies

* To work on many projects concurrently

* An ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines

* Conscientious, disciplined and diligent

* Willingness to travel to meetings as and when required.

Experience, Qualifications etc.

* Full clean UK driving license

* 5 years’ experience of the role on offer

* Experience in estimating external facades including rain-screen cladding, lightweight steel framing (SFS) and insulated render systems.

Pay and Benefits:

* Salary depends on experience

* Business expenses paid

* Pension scheme

* Office based in our Basildon, Essex office

* Full time permanent position

* We are an equal opportunities employer