Estimator - Recruitment Helpline : Job Details

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join a well-established Spas & Pool company.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Location: Neston, Cheshire CH64.

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 Per Annum, Depending on Experience.

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.

About The Company:

Established in 1965, they are a family-run business with a proud history in the design, construction and manufacture of award-winning swimming pools and spas. Their ISO9001 certification confirms their commitment to quality and continuous improvement. They aim to exceed client expectations and manage a variety of projects from domestic residences to world-renowned hotels.

To ensure they achieve their plans and provide an excellent customer experience, the company are looking to expand the UK team to support its aspirations for the future. As a result, they are looking to recruit an experienced Estimator to join their team.

About The Role:

Providing estimates for the costs of a project, products and services. Researching the prices of the various components involved, gaining estimates and quotes from vendors and contractors.

Assist the sales team with proposals, tracking costs, understanding the customer’s specifications and calculating the final budget for the project.

Key Duties (But not limited too):

• Preparing work to be estimated by gathering proposals, specifications and related documents.
• Identifying labour, materials and time requirements by studying proposals, specifications and related documents.
• Competently reading technical drawings and doing take-offs.
• Researching and gaining quotations for the cost of items such as materials, transport, labour, and equipment.
• Assessing the risk levels associated with a project.
• Calculating costs by analysing labour, material, and time requirements.
• Preparing and submitting quotations and details by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Maintaining cost database by entering and backing up data.
• Costing additions/variations post sale.
• Assisting and Supporting Sales Manager with bids for new contracts.

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a successful Estimator.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working within the Construction Industry.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings.
• Technical understanding of construction principles and trade sequencing.
• Commercial awareness.
• The ability to work under pressure to meet set goals, budgets and deadlines.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet or estimating software.
• The ability to manage time well and multitask.
• Analytical skills.

• Attention to detail.

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.