THE COMPANY:

My client are a South Coast based speciliast principal contractor and are repeatedly acknowledged as delivering a high end product on time and to budget. This is achieved from a collaborative approach, not only from within the company themselves but working closely with the client and supply chain. Their core values are to provide honesty, integrity, trust, a non-confrontational approach and a passion for delivering the very best quality workmanship at the price.

They undertake the following types of remediation projects as the Principal Contractor:

* Residential

* Commercial

* Retail

* Educational

* Health

* Industrial

The majority of our workload is procured via negotiation or from repeat clients. With the next 10 years workload secured.

THE ROLE: Estimator

Taking tenders from initial enquiry to submission.

Provision of timely and accurate estimates

Analyse contract documentation and prepare accurate subcontractor packages for pricing.

Maintaining an updated cost base

Liaise and negotiate with suppliers.

Active participation in adjudication meetings

Maintain good relationships with prospective clients and professionals to promote further tender invitations.

Skills required:

Previous estimating experience of at least 5 years with a contractor in a similar role

Knowledge of building material components, building regulations, estimating (including taking off) and H&S.

Knowledge of contractual procedures and responsibilities

Good negotiation, influencing and communication skills.

Strong analytical and reasoning abilities

Good organisation skills and attention to detail

Confident and resourceful

Evidence of maintaining a professional, consistent and fair approach.

Self-motivated with ability to work alone or in a team