Job Title: Estimator
Location: York (opportunity for world-wide site travel)
Salary: Negotiable DOE
Job type: Full time, Permanent
Welcome to the world of Stage One. Our Estimators support our Sales Team in costing and estimating some of the world’s most incredible events, sets, and construction schemes. That’s from Olympic Opening Ceremonies and BRIT awards to draining the sea for the UAE National Day. You will be helping us produce work that’s seen all over the world.
Stage One has been providing creative construction, manufacture and engineering for over 30 years. We deliver scenic and engineering solutions to a range of sectors including events, ceremonies, art installations, pavilions, theatre and TV & film. With over 14,000sqm of manufacturing space just outside of York, we are fully equipped to deliver unforgettable experiences for our clients across the globe.
Working in the office in Tockwith, on the outskirts of York, this role will be fast paced and interacting with all departments across the business. This is no passive role either. We encourage our teams to engage with our ambitious plans, this will be no different. That makes this role an opportunity to make a real impact at Stage One.
The Role:
Estimators at Stage One prepare cost estimates by analysing exciting and varied project proposals and requirements. They are responsible for liaising with the client and Production/Project Management teams to provide accurate costings as well as being responsible for the initial contact with the client.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare work to be estimated by gathering project briefs, specifications, drawings, schedules and related documents.
- Identify labour, materials and schedule requirements as required on a project/project basis.
- Using the in-house costing system generate full estimates, quotations and project schedules for Senior Staff to evaluate – in line with Company procedures.
- Advise on project budgets with relevant members of the Project/Production Management Team.
- Attend client meetings to discuss potential and ongoing projects.
- Liaise with clients regarding project requirements within their available budgets.
- Prepare project quotations in line with company procedures.
- Attend internal meetings as required.
- Attend project briefings and debrief meetings with all relevant departments as necessary.
The above list of duties is not exhaustive and is subject to change. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties within the scope and grading of the post.
Person specification:
Personal attributes
- Positive attitude to work (Essential)
- Highly organised and able to work flexibly, under pressure and to tight deadlines (Essential)
- Driven, enthusiastic and committed (Essential)
- Have a flexible approach to working hours, so that these can be arranged to meet the needs of the business, particularly during busy periods of the year (Essential)
- Willingness to undertake relevant training as appropriate (Essential)
- Enthusiasm to support other areas of the department as required (Essential)
- Recognises the need for change and is adaptable (Essential)
Qualifications
- A general education to include 5 GCSE passes at Grade C or above (including Maths and English), or an equivalent educational qualification, or relevant experience (Essential)
Knowledge
- Knowledge of construction methods (Desirable)
Skills, abilities and competencies
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people (Essential)
- Experience within a costing or estimating role (Desirable)
- Microsoft Excel (Essential)
Additional information: 08.00 – 17.00, Monday – Friday, overtime may be required
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
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