Estimator

Job Type:

Permanent

Kent, UK

Benefits

• £65k-£70k

• 20% Bonus

• 25 Days Holidays

• Pension Scheme

• Private Healthcare

• Starting April 2025

About the Role

CR3 are currently representing a Subcontractor who are seeking an Estimator on a permanent basis working out of their regional office in Kent.

Duties of the Estimator:

• Initial appraisal of the tender opportunity for accuracy and completeness.

• Development of a measurement and pricing strategy.

• Attendance at opportunity launch, mid-tender, settlement, and handover meetings.

• Attending site visits with pre-construction team members.

• Preparation of proposed supply chain enquiry schedules in conjunction with the buying team.

• Pre-enquiry communication with key supply chain partners.

• Submission of lump sum and BOQ supply chain enquiries utilising ConQuest Estimating software.

• Internal take off and measurement utilising Bluebeam software.

• Internal BOQ production utilising ConQuest Estimating software.

• Arranging key supply chain tender review meetings.

• Maintain working relationships with our local and national supply chains.

• Completion of design, specification, and value engineering reviews.

• Coordinating pricing in conjunction with design information provided by the D&C team.

• Coordinating pricing in conjunction with the Planner.

Requirements

• Have or be working towards a minimum of an HNC in Building or equivalent.

• Internal BOQ production.

• House Building experience or have gained experience within the Construction Industry.

• Be computer literate.

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

• Strong commitment to achieving deadlines.

• Able to work efficiently on own initiative, prioritising as necessary.

• A full driving licence.

• Positive attitude towards teamwork.

• Strong commitment to achieving deadlines.

• Delegate work activities where required.

• Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials

• Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it.