Construction Estimator

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.