Estimator – Drylining & Ceilings

An established specialist fibrous plastering company based in South London are recruiting an Estimator experienced in Commercial and residential projects. This is an excellent opportunity to join a great team with ambitious plans for growth. 

The Role:

You will be confident in managing and co-ordinating all aspects of tenders. You will be responsible for compiling tender proposals, ensuring that they are completed in line with bid specifications; providing detail and costing in accordance with the set deadlines. Being highly organised and methodical with good time management skills in meeting deadlines is key for this role. 

Key Duties:

• Prepare documentation and quotations at pre-sales stage, including cost budgets and cost estimates for new contracts
• Review the current bid process from start to finish and make changes to improve the process
• Work with the Sales team to meet bid specifications; providing detail and competitive costing along with meeting tender deadlines
• Contact suppliers and manufacturers for quotations and project support
• Follow up bids once submitted
• Liaise at all levels (projects team, sales and directors)
• Balance multiple proposals and estimations simultaneously, ensuring each reaches the client by the agreed deadline
• Provide detailed reports as required
• Attend client, contractor and project meetings
• Adhere to company standards and guidelines when analysing and providing estimations; focus on maximising profit and customer satisfaction, while minimising any potential risks to the company
• Assist and support other members of the team as and when required

Desired Skills and Experience:

• A good knowledge of the commercial fit out, high end residential and restorative works
• Previous experience in working on complex, time critical, highly prestigious projects
• Competent in taking off from drawings and working with schedules
• Dealing with suppliers and obtaining quotations for products along with placing of bulk orders
• Tender preparation, usually on a lump sum basis for major housing developers
• Ability to visit client sites

Suitable Applicants:

• Proven record of estimating in the construction and fit out field to a high degree
• Extensive experience of working with Gantt tracking tools; MS Project desirable 
• Ability to understand technical drawings
• Good IT skills including MS Office, AutoCAD,  
• Excellent people skills with experience in the customer interface
• A good eye for detail
• Strong customer-facing skills
• The ability to manage changing workloads
• Self-motivated
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a methodical, organised manner
• Based in London or South East England