Estimator

Location Coventry
Discipline: Construction
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £90,000
Contact name: Fabio Barreto

Contact email: fabio.barreto@edgecareers.co.uk
Job ref: 053
Published: about 1 month ago

Job Title: Estimator

Location: Coventry

Employment Type: Full-time / Permanent

Salary: £60,000 - £90,000 basic plus package

The Role

Our client is seeking an Estimator to join their pre-construction team. The successful candidate will support the preparation and management of tenders and budgets for new projects while assisting with the smooth and efficient running of all pre-construction activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and organised individual with strong attention to detail and the ability to work to strict deadlines within a fast-paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare budgets and tender submissions for new projects

  • Support the Pre-Construction Director with daily duties and project requirements

  • Maintain tender diaries and manage submission deadlines

  • Collate and manage tender documentation and amendments

  • Review tender documents to establish project requirements

  • Carry out manual and digital take-offs from drawings and tender information

  • Produce Bills of Quantities

  • Issue enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers

  • Collate and evaluate returned quotations

  • Prepare subcontractor comparison documents

  • Input cost information into Bills of Quantities

  • Prepare and submit tender documentation

  • Manage post-tender queries through to contract award

  • Coordinate and minute tender handover meetings with construction teams

  • Maintain and update subcontractor databases

  • Attend site visits as required

  • Support filing and general administration duties

  • Maintain a professional and organised working environment

  • Work in line with company Integrated Management Systems including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 procedures

Candidate Requirements

  • Ability to read and interpret technical and written information

  • Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

  • Excellent organisational and time management skills

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities

  • Self-motivated and enthusiastic approach

  • Professional and approachable manner

  • Reliable and dependable

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Full driving licence preferred

Apply

For further information or to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact Fabio Barreto - fabio.barreto@edgecareers.co.uk | 07557 686160