Senior Estimator/ QS

Senior Estimator/ QS - Preston - £55k - £65k + car allowance + excellent benefits

Our client is well established commercial fit-out company based in Preston, due to continued growth and expansion they are now looking to recruit a Senior Estimator/ Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions
• Analyse drawings, specifications, and tender documents
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Taking enquiries from the sales team and deciding the best way to approach the opportunity
• Attending site with the salesperson to scope out the project and gain an understanding about what needs to be quoted for
• Liaising with suppliers and sub-contractors to obtain pricing. Sourcing and researching special items that are required
• Help build relationships with clients and follow up quotations once they have been issued
• Carry out changes to quotations and upsell where possible
• Once order has been won, carry out value engineering to improve project margin by negotiating with suppliers and sub-contractors and finding ways to take cost out of the project
• Handover of orders to project manager making sure they understands the financial aspects of the project
• Helping the project manager with valuations of work in progress
• Assisting the purchasing team and/or project manager with the placing of purchase orders for projects
• Liaise with the accounts department regarding any costing queries

Skills/Attributes Required:

• Strong organisational skills, disciplined approach, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Creative and able to think outside the box about how to win a project.
• Personable, and able to get on well with suppliers, sub-contractors and colleagues.
• Ability to build rapport and form business relationships.