Project Estimator - Office Angels : Job Details

Project Estimator

Location: Dartford, Kent.Salary: £c45,000 basic salary + £c20K Commission (Personal Performance Based)

Benefits: 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing after 2 and 5 years service), Private Medical, Life Insurance, Pension and Company Team Social events ++Employment Type: Full-Time, 8.30/9am -5/5.30pm. Hybrid working (1day) following probation.

Our construction based client is looking for a detail-oriented Estimator to join their growing team. This is a pivotal role where your expertise will help shape our portfolio of commercial projects through accurate cost forecasting, risk analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Working within the Estimating Department you will be join a team of 6, reporting to an Estimating Manager, and form part of this busy Head Office function where you will collaborate with other departments daily!

Role Responsibilities:

• Analyse tender enquiry drawings, fire strategy documents, and specifications to define project scope.
• Quantify materials and labour requirements based on tender documentation.
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely quotations.
• Update quotations throughout the tender process in response to new information or addendums.
• Identify and assess technical and commercial project risks.
• Review contracts to ensure consistency with tender information and quoted scope of work.
• Prepare schedules of rates and cost breakdowns for applications for payment.
• Perform design checks to ensure compliance with agreed scope.
• Finalise budgets for live projects.
• Collaborate with team members at all project stages to ensure budgets and costs are aligned.
• Conduct project handovers to design and project management teams.
• Maintain and develop client relationships, supporting business development goals.
• Use CRM tools to track estimates, follow-ups, and reporting.

Skills Required:

• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Skilled in negotiating with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Ability to interpret technical documents and collaborate with engineers, architects, and surveyors.
• Meticulous in analysing tender documents to ensure all aspects are addressed.
• Technical knowledge of smoke ventilation systems, including industry standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in identifying cost-saving alternatives without compromising quality or functionality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook,).

Requirements:

• Proven experience in Estimating roles.
• Experience in Fire / Smoke Ventilation industry is essential.
• Experience within the commercial sector is preferred.

If you are looking for your next career move within Estimating and a growing company with excellent ethos - apply with your latest CV today for consideration for this role.

This role is being manged by Debbie Foster - Office Angels - -

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