Steel Estimator
Estimator needed in Leeds.
The Estimator will lead on the estimation of projects.Key tasks include:
Deal with incoming enquiries.
Liaise & negotiate with sub-trades to receive competitive prices.
Liaise with clients’ engineers, architects, other designers and internal divisions/departments.
Produce accurate reports on status of enquiries and pipeline.
Produce reports and content for pre-tender interviews and post tender presentations
Develop client and consultant relationships.
Person Specification:
Building construction knowledge.
Good level of structural and civil engineering knowledge.
Accurate interpretation of drawings and technical specifications.
Can demonstrate pricing of structural steel projects.
Be able to price a job on demand (using experience).
Plan, control and report on enquiries.
Previous experience of dealing with contractors, engineers, architects and who they are.
Commercial awareness of economic construction techniques.
Experience of operating to an ISO 9001 quality system.
Understanding of costing processes.
Previous experience of operating in a similar company/environment/across similar projects.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under own initiative.
High degree of self-motivation and a commitment to quality.
The ability to communicate confidently with external and internal teams
The ability to present plans accurately
Experience of value engineering and finding practical solutions to overcome barriers
Literate in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Use of 3D model software would be an advantage
Benefits:
Bonus - Eligible to join the Profit related bonus scheme (Tax Free).
Holidays:
33 holidays per year including bank holidays.
12 or 13 of these holiday dates are fixed i.e.
Bank Holidays and Christmas shut down.
Other Benefits:
Contributory Pension Scheme – Employee contribution 3%, Company contribution 5%.
Various employee discounts available through a Benefits Portal
Please apply with your most up to date CV and you will be contacted.