Estimator

Estimator

Location: Bolton, BL7

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 5:30pm | Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Right to Work: Full UK right to work required

An Exciting Opportunity to Join a Growing Commercial Team

We are delighted to be supporting a successful and forward-thinking organisation with the appointment of an experienced Estimator to join their expanding estimating team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional with experience in construction, civil engineering, manufacturing or a related technical environment to take on a varied and rewarding role working across a diverse range of commercial projects.

As an Estimator, you will play a key role in preparing accurate and commercially competitive cost estimates, reviewing project requirements, supporting commercial decision-making and working closely with suppliers, customers and internal teams to help ensure projects are delivered successfully, efficiently and profitably.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has a strong eye for detail and wants to develop their career within a growing business offering excellent long-term progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

·        Review and assess project enquiries, drawings and specifications to determine scope, requirements and commercial considerations.

·        Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates and quotations using company estimating systems.

·        Interpret technical drawings, schedules and specifications to ensure accurate project pricing.

·        Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to obtain competitive quotations, product information and lead times.

·        Evaluate supplier pricing and identify opportunities for cost savings and commercial efficiencies.

·        Carry out Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) to monitor project financial performance and profitability.

·        Support Main Contract Reviews, including programme requirements, delivery schedules and commercial obligations.

·        Monitor project profitability through regular monthly commercial reviews.

·        Assist with procurement activities and supplier negotiations where required.

·        Work collaboratively with Sales Estimating, Design, Operations and Logistics teams to support successful project delivery.

·        Triage incoming enquiries, identifying potential opportunities and allocating suitable enquiries to the Sales Estimating team.

·        Maintain accurate estimating records and project information across CRM and business management systems.

·        Support effective project handovers to operational teams, ensuring all commercial and estimating information is complete and accurate.

·        Ensure all work is completed in line with company procedures, quality standards and ISO requirements.

About You

You will be a highly organised and commercially aware professional with excellent attention to detail and strong analytical and numerical skills.

You will ideally have experience working within an estimating, commercial or project-based environment and be comfortable interpreting technical drawings, specifications and project information.

We are looking for someone who is:

·        Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.

·        Commercially minded with strong analytical and numerical abilities.

·        Confident interpreting technical drawings, schedules and specifications.

·        Comfortable managing multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.

·        A confident communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·        Proactive, self-motivated and capable of working independently.

·        A collaborative team player who enjoys working cross-functionally.

·        Competent using Microsoft Office and estimating or business management software.

·        Committed to delivering consistently high standards of accuracy, quality and customer service.

Desirable Experience

The following experience would be advantageous:

·        Previous estimating experience within construction, civil engineering or manufacturing.

·        Experience within construction materials, hard landscaping or a related sector.

·        Experience preparing commercial cost estimates and quotations.

·        CAD experience.

·        Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.

·        Experience carrying out Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR).

·        Knowledge of contract administration and commercial project management.

·        Experience working with international supply chains and overseas manufacturers.

What’s on Offer?

·        Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000, dependent on experience.

·        Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 5:30pm.

·        Early finish on Fridays at 4:30pm.

·        21 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.

·        Bonus scheme based on company profitability.

·        Company pension scheme.

·        Hybrid working flexibility.

·        Health and wellbeing programme.

·        Company social events.

·        Free on-site parking.

·        Excellent opportunities for career development and future progression.

If you are an experienced Estimator looking for a new challenge where you can make a real commercial impact and build a long-term career within a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.

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