Estimator

Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be representing our client, a company operating within the construction space, delivering quality projects nationwide. Our client have an excellent reputation in business, working to the highest quality standards and with a team of highly experienced experts, this company have a proven track record within their market. When it comes to their team, our client have a passion for their people; offering competitive salaries, excellent benefits and a positive company culture, this is a great place to work! 
Working hours: Monday to Thursday (07:30 – 17:00) and Friday (07:30 – 16:00). Kent office based

Job Purpose
The Estimator works under regular supervision and is capable of the set up and successful running of all aspects of a tender.
The Estimator is responsible for assisting with the effective and efficient running of pre-construction matters to:
• Prepare tenders and budgets to secure future projects.
• Assist in keeping costs to the minimum whilst also developing and maintaining excellent relationships
with Subcontractors and other staff members.
• Support, advise, develop and train all members of the team on pre-construction matters and other aspects of the business.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Preparation of budgets and tender for new projects
• Support the Pre-Construction Director in his duties
• Maintain diary of all dates including submission dates
• Collating tender documents and amendments
• Printing and filing of all tender information
• Reviewing all tender documents to establish the project requirements
• Undertake take offs, both manually and digitally, from tender documents and drawings
• Produce Bill of Quantities
• Produce and issue enquiries to subcontractors
• Collate quotations
• Evaluate returned quotations from subcontractors and prepare comparison
• Input costs into Bill of Quantities
• Preparation of tender submissions
• Receive, process and submit post tender queries
• Manage post tender period including all queries up until contract signature
• Arrange, carry out and minute tender handover meeting to construction team including handover of all
relevant tender documents
• Maintain and update subcontractor database
• Attend site visits
• Filing and general administration
• Uphold a tidy, clean and fresh working environment
• Uphold the company's corporate image
• Maintain control procedures in accordance with the company's Integrated Management Systems ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

Person Specification
• Ability to read and interpret different sources of written information
• Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Able to work within dedicated timescales
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Good time management and organisation skills
• Driving Licence
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Approachable, with a professional manner
• Reliable
• Ability to work independently, flexibly, an as part of a team

Does this sound like your ideal role and do you have relevant experience? If so apply today!

Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy.