Description

My client are seeking a proactive and experienced estimating professional to join their team based in West Sussex. You will assist in the growth of the business as a Sub-Contract Carpentry & Joinery Company working for members of the Main Contractor Groups in Southern England, You will also provide support to the Contracts and Commercial Directors.

Their business was established as a Limited company in 1979 and has grown methodically and carefully over the years and is now achieving a Turnover of between £5.5 and £6.5 Million a year.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Entering tenders received and maintaining Pricing Tender Register.
• Establish Scope of Works and Client Requirements.
• Sourcing material, equipment and labour cost quotations as per client bill of quantities and specifications, Pro-active at providing cheaper or environmentally friendly alternates to clients specifications.
• Preparing detailed estimates and submitting quotation of works by the client specified dates.
• Assessing the level of risks on a project,
• Attending client pre-order & pre-commencement meetings.
• Creating & maintaining electronic & manual Job Files.
• Developing and maintaining supply chain.
• Purchase ordering.
• Ensuring written instructions are sent to site for contract changes and written instructions received from site for client contract changes.
• Assisting the Commercial & Contracts directors in other duties when requested.

Qualifications/Skills Required

• Previous estimating and buying experience essential, within the construction Industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook & Estimating Software.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Full driving licence.