Estimator

My client are a small to mid sized friendly build contractor based in the market town of Wimborne Minster.

Due to a number of projects starting this year and a busy tender book within new builds and refurbishments they are seeking an energetic Estimator to help the small friendly team price projects from initial conception.

Duties;

To carry out estimates / tender submissions to all enquiries and produce competitively priced tenders taking account of properly researched costs and contingencies.

Ensuring quotes are turned around in a timely fashion and we meet all promised return dates. Manage visits to survey works requirements on site.

Carry out a Tender Adjudication with at least one director before any tender is submitted.

Estimating;

• Work alongside the Lead Estimator to ensure a complete tender return.
• Process enquiries from £150,000 to over £3 million and ensure these are returned on time and at the right price.
• Visits potential clients, survey work and produce priced schedules so that clear concise documents are available once we win the work.
• Obtain prices from suppliers and sub-contractors.

Sales and Marketing;

• Support the company in generating new business.
• Work with contracts managers and Directors to ensure steady flow of work requiring pricing.
• Chase up and monitor leads.
• Assist in bid management on targeted projects.
• Generate new business through existing contacts and through generating new leads.

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package working with one of the more established build contractors in Dorset.