Estimator- Design

Design Estimator role, full time and permanent

Responsibilities:

·      Analyse drawings, specifications and tender documents

·      Make assessments on the requirement for structural items

·      Assess project risks (design risks/buildability)

·      Prepare detailed quotations based on tender packages, that are fully compliant with current building regulations.

·      Attend meetings with clients and customers

·      Contribute to value engineering exercises and propose alternative constructive solutions that support efficient use of resources

·      Support the implementation of standardisation and continuous improvement in timber frame design with an emphasis on quality and cost efficiency

·      Provide cost and procurement advice to the project team during the early stages

·      Review costings throughout the process

·      Prepare clear project handover documentation to design team once orders are secured

·      Identify and seek opportunities to support the Company to minimise pollution and waste and reduce our environmental impact

·      Be a champion of our Continuous Improvement programme

·      Building trusting partnerships and a customer focused reputation with our clients.

·      Lead and motivate others through exceptional performance, positive values and behaviours, promoting and endorsing a positive safety culture

·      Be flexible and willing to carry out other duties as may be assigned to you by the Company from time to time.

Skills, Experience, Training & Qualifications:

·      Relevant degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or similar discipline

·      At least two years working as an estimator or quantity surveyor in the construction industry with demonstrated ability in BOM estimation.

·      Experience with Timber Frame Construction advantage

·      Strong understanding of modern methods of building and construction with a passion for innovation, quality and cost efficiency

·      Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to confidently engage with clients, build trust, negotiate effectively and deliver exceptional customer service.

·      The analytical and technical ability to accurately measure and quantify all relevant costs associated with each project

·      Capable of managing multiple projects, and working to tight deadlines in a busy team environment

·      Fully PC literate, Proficient with MS Office, familiarity with digital platforms and technological software packages and the ability to adapt to new software as the business requires.

·      AutoCAD knowledge preferable

·      Hold a current valid driving license

·      A self-starter, able to work as part of a team but also can work on own initiative

If you are interested in, please send you updated profile to [email protected]