Careers

Estimator

As an experienced Estimator you will report to the Commercial Director & Head of Estimating and be a key part of the commercial team.

In this role you will be responsible for the preparing of cost estimates, organising bids, communicating with clients, colleagues, engaging with suppliers and sub-contractors to determine the financial needs of completing a project.

You will use fit-out industry experience and knowledge to provide detailed estimates for client projects, including full written cost estimates entailing labour, plant, material build ups, and preliminaries.

Prior experience of working with a blue-chip contractor is preferable as well as being an active team member in respect of cost and commercial matters on fast-track schemes up to £3 million value with a high degree of change throughout the pre-construction and contract period.

The ideal candidate will have a professional, pro-active approach. You will be an effective communicator and have experience in negotiating, both internally and externally with customers. This role would suit a candidate with an organised and methodical nature who is happy to work individually and as part of the wider project team.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Attend tender presentations for new projects, contribute, lead commercially and present alongside the Ultimate Bid Team
During proposal stage, prepare the budget and prelims build up, obtain and vet trade contractor bids, compile the Ultimate company information section for the proposal document and collate the overall document
Develop an initial concept budget and prepare a detailed cost plan for Ultimate Sales Lead to agree with the client
Balance multiple proposals and estimations at once, ensuring each reaches the client by the required deadline
Liaise with other company departments to maintain business development and continuously innovate new profitable outcomes
Develop subcontract interest in projects and manage the subcontractor process
Prepare, issue, receive and review supplier and subcontractor proposals and costs
Conduct site inspection for tender understanding, analysis of conditions and assessment of risk and identification of activities that may or may not be shown in tender documents
Attend and participate in onsite meetings with clients, owners, representatives, colleagues, sub trades, contractors, and other project stakeholders
Deliver bids on time for tenders closing
Attend contract handover meetings and chair and lead detailed and thorough overview to hand the project over to the delivery team.