Construction Estimator - £70k - £75k - London

This company is an established Construction & Building Services Contractor with regional offices throughout the UK and turnover in excess of £60m. An opportunity has arisen to for an experienced Estimator into their commercial team based from their offices in London - (SE17). The company delivers a broad range of projects from minor works to construction fit-outs & refurbs.

Duties to include:

* Provide estimated costs of proposed projects and survey/cost completed works

* Liaise with Sub-Contractors as required to gain competitive costings

* Prepare detailed forward plans of work commitments and appropriate labour requirements.

* Liaise with departmental staff, client departments, contractors, suppliers and statutory authorities in matters relating to work as appropriate.

* Monitor and control the day-to-day finance of all estimated contracts, up to and including production of final accounts

* Order and ensure that materials, equipment and plant detailed in specifications and drawings for construction or improvement work are ordered in accordance with tendering procedures.

* Liaise with specialists and consultants as appropriate to obtain assistance and advice.

Qualifications and key skills required

* Will have at least 5 years' experience working on commercial, construction, fit-out tenders

* Be commercially astute

* Possess excellent communication skills

* Be able to work well within a team environment

* Be ambitious and determined

* Knowledge on the use of Microsoft project (or similar) is desirable.

* Although not essential, experience with NEC & JCT contracts

Benefits include 25 days hols, pension, health