Job Description

Purpose/Main Functions of Position: The preparation and management of contract estimates. Duties: 1. Accurately quantify materials, plant and labor requirements for secured projects. 2. Ensure those enquiries relative to the supply of materials, plant and labor are satisfactorily dealt with and that relevant information, contractual and trading particulars are distributed. 3. Attend and contribute at contract control stage to strategy/design innovation meetings. 4. Undertake the assessment of tender bids from our own subcontractors and advise the Director accordingly. 5. Prepare contract estimates utilizing computer aided systems including input of data, ensuring that contract control procedures are adhered to throughout. 6. Produce summary sheet and associated documentation and presentation thereof to meet deadlines. 7. Prepare material and labor reports. 8. Prepare files to laid-down standards and undertake costing variations when required. 9. Attend and contribute at handover meetings, liaising with appropriate departments. 10. Where appropriate attend site surveys and liaise with other departments, suppliers and subcontractors relevant to the project. 11. Negotiate lowest prices with suppliers and subcontractors taking into account all factors. 12. Advise the Director of potential areas of savings and value engineering solutions. 13. Supervision of trainees on the estimating systems and procedures. 14. Undertake any other duties as requested from time to time that fall within the scope of the position. 15. Work safely in accordance with the company’s current health and safety policy and procedures. Benefits included: 1. Private healthcare scheme – can join after 6 months service 2. Company car (a car user allowance could be negotiated) 3. Home to office mileage (assuming company car) 4. Contributory pension scheme (employer contributions increase with length of service) 5. Annual profit share bonus (equal to 5-7% of salary) 6. Holidays increase with length of service (23 days rising to 26 days over first 3 years of employment 7. Sports & Social Event Committee. Recent social events include micro light flying, go-kart racing, dog racing, visit to the London Eye & lunch, various sporting & charitable events. 8. Close knit and supportive. We are small enough to treat you as an individual but big enough to help you climb the career ladder. We have a long history of supporting training and encouraging our staff to gain additional qualifications.