Job Title: Estimator
Location: Peterborough
Salary: £40,000 – £47,000 Per Annum, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
About us:
Westone Housing Ltd are a building and property conversion and repair company based in Peterborough. Using our own employed trades and approved specialist contractors Westone carries out property refurbishment, reinstatement and rebuild services in the insurance, public and commercial industries. This includes but is not limited to conversions, extensions, rebuilds and improvements in both residential and commercial property.
About the role:
We are looking for someone to join our team in a new role providing support to the department Director and existing Bid Writer. As the Estimator you will work with the Bid Writer to package together the tender returns focusing mainly on the commercial element of the submissions. With a well-resourced Bid Team lead by the Director we hope to secure more multiyear frameworks with local HA’s and Councils to undertake general property works, extensions and property adaptations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reviewing work opportunities, surveying sites as required and finalising quote/tender submissions
- Prepare detailed cost estimates in residential, commercial, education, industrial and leisure sectors
- Support the team ensuring suitably experienced / qualified contractors and trades are selected
- Collaborate with the bid team to develop competitive and compelling tender submissions
- Assisting Project Managers with client specification queries where needed on projects tendered incl. variations and valuations
- Conduct thorough cost analysis, ensuring accuracy and completeness of estimates
- Engage with suppliers and subcontractors to embed a relationship culture and obtain competitive quotes and negotiate favourable terms
- Identify and assess potential risks associated with construction projects, proposing effective mitigation strategies
- Maintain organised and comprehensive documentation of all estimating activities
- Identifying opportunities to add value throughout the project process
- Work with and support future Trainee and Junior Estimators
About you:
Required:
- The successful candidate will have at least 10 year’s experience surveying and estimating residential renovation projects in addition to their qualification(s).
- Experience of pricing projects – both single and two stage tenders and negotiated opportunities
- In-depth knowledge of construction processes, materials, and industry best practices
- Public tender regulations understanding and Framework / Tender formats
- Proven track record of submitting work winning competitive tenders
- A professional qualification is essential; ideally a level 5 diploma relevant to the building industry or equivalent (HNC, HND) in quantity surveying / building surveying
Desired:
- We are looking for someone who goes out of their way to leave a positive impression and memory each time you communicate with anyone.
- This role is only open to highly professional people who can demonstrate they have great attention to detail and are highly articulate orally and in writing.
- Applicants must be confident in the use of MS Excel; Outlook, Database’s and IT in general.
What We Offer:
- Benefits Hub discounts on retailers, days out, restaurants, holidays and more
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- 20 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Funded qualifications
How to Apply:
If you’re a dedicated Estimator looking for a rewarding full-time role with a growing company, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you’d be a great fit for the role.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Building Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Project Quantity Surveyor, Project QS, Construction Quantity Surveyor, Project Estimator, Experienced Estimator, Construction Estimator, Construction Tendering Engineer, Sales Estimator may also be considered for this role.
