Estimator
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| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Thame |
| Area | Oxfordshire, England |
| Sector | Technical and Engineering |
| Salary | £25000.00 - £30000.00 per annum |
| Start Date | |
| Job Ref | J1839 |
| Job Views | 242 |
- Description
- Due to continued expansion within their business our Thame located manufacturing client is now seeking to recruit an Estimator to join their team.
You will use your industry experience & knowledge to prepare detailed, competitive & comprehensive cost estimates
for each client (including supplementary documentation) within demanding deadlines. Maintain existing
client contracts and continuously seek out new clients & estimating opportunities.
Adhering to company standards and guidelines when analysing and providing estimations; focus on maximising profit and customer satisfaction, while minimising any potential risks to the company.
Main Responsibilities
*Read blueprints & technical documents: Accurately analyse & evaluate the detailed specifications; understand scope of work, investigate details, solve problems
*Gathering quotes from suppliers
*Prepare cost estimates: evaluate products' cost-effectiveness or profitability & recommend more cost effective or profitable alternatives as necessary
*Keep detailed records of all estimation documentation, including supplier quotes, site assessments & contract terms
*Balance multiple proposals and estimations at once, ensuring each reaches the client by the deadline
*Monitor the stages of a project to make sure that costs & deadlines are adhered to.
*Keep existing quotations up to date - make amendments & update clients
*Work closely with other professionals including contractors, planners and architects; maintaining & building relationships, keeping a sales-minded attitude
*Liaise with departments to agree / adjust pricing prior to quotation / tender submission, maintain up to date information and ensure accurate handover of projects to production
*Assist with elements of supplementary documentation & presentations
*Attend site visit as required to gather information
*Maintain and enhance the culture and philosophy of the company
Attributes / Experience
Qualifications - Essential
*5 GCSEs (A-C Grade) or equivalent including mathematics (also useful IT, DT)
*PC literate with accurate keyboard skills; Word / Excel; record keeping, data entry, report writing
*Valid Driver's License /Ability to Visit Client Sites
Desirable
*BTEC in Building Studies, Building Engineering or Building Management or a HNC / HND / Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management / Civil Engineering
Experience
*Industry / Estimating Experience
*Ability to read architectural plans and develop cost estimates
Skills
*Commercially & strategically aware - Maintain a strong awareness of long-term goals and plans
*Highly numerate with well-developed ability to accurately manipulate numerical information
*Excellent verbal communication skills: strong Customer-Facing Skills, Sales, Customer Service
*Good negotiation, influencing skills - Influences others to get appropriate results
*Team player, follow directions - work productively in co-operation with and support of others
*Time / self-management, self-motivating, drive & determination - energetic and works hard to achieve results
*Technical, analytical and resourceful. Operate in thorough, precise, systematic way to solve problems within strict deadlines
*Quality detail orientated - pay attention to finer details, tie up 'loose ends'. Adheres to procedures, policy and standards. Ensure details are correct and work is checked before it leaves the office
*Writing / presentation skills
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