Estimator

Pricing the repair of a listed church or a scheduled monument is a world away from standard new build, and this specialist conservation contractor is looking for an Estimator who wants exactly that kind of work. Trading since 1990, the business is a leading name in the conservation and repair of historic buildings across London and the South East. Based in the office, you will join a busy estimating department pricing schemes mainly within the M25 and along the south coast. Most projects fall between 1 million and 3 million, alongside smaller specialist repairs and larger schemes of up to 10 to 15 million. Heritage experience is a real advantage, although candidates from a main contractor or refurbishment background with a genuine interest in historic buildings will also be considered. Estimator Salary & Benefits Salary: 45,000 to 65,000 (DOE) 25 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays, Rising After Probation and With Service Company Pension Predominantly Office Based With Some Home Working Flexibility Regular Site Visits, Usually Once or Twice a Week Gym Access at the Office Clear progression within a growing estimating department Estimator Job Overview Read and analyse tender information to fully understand project requirements Review the full scope of works and mark up the various trades Price in-house trades efficiently, accounting for labour, plant and materials Send out enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive quotes Meet clients, surveyors and architects on site, either reviewing works against tender documents or offering advice to help guide the project Visit sites to assess the scope, meet subcontractors and review their scope for accurate pricing Take off measurements and details from architectural drawings Take physical dimensions on site to allow accurate pricing of materials Prepare bespoke Schedules of Works and Bills of Quantities Put together tender stage programmes using Microsoft Project Assist with qu