Estimator
Job Type
Permanent
Chelmsford, UK
Benefits
• £65k-£70k
• 20% Bonus
• 25 Days Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Starting April 2025
About the Role
CR3 are currently representing a Subcontractor who are seeking an Estimator on a permanent basis working out of their regional office in Chelmsford (Essex).
Duties of the Estimator:
Initial appraisal of the tender opportunity for accuracy and completeness.
Development of a measurement and pricing strategy.
Attendance at opportunity launch, mid-tender, settlement, and handover meetings.
Attending site visits with pre-construction team members.
Preparation of proposed supply chain enquiry schedules in conjunction with the buying team.
Pre-enquiry communication with key supply chain partners.
Submission of lump sum and BOQ supply chain enquiries utilising ConQuest Estimating software.
Internal take off and measurement utilising Bluebeam software.
Internal BOQ production utilising ConQuest Estimating software.
Arranging key supply chain tender review meetings.
Maintain working relationships with our local and national supply chains.
Completion of design, specification, and value engineering reviews.
Coordinating pricing in conjunction with design information provided by the D&C team.
Coordinating pricing in conjunction with the Planner.
Requirements
Have or be working towards a minimum of an HNC in Building or equivalent.
Internal BOQ production.
House Building experience or have gained experience within the Construction Industry.
Be computer literate.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Strong commitment to achieving deadlines.
Able to work efficiently on own initiative, prioritising as necessary.
A full driving licence.
Positive attitude towards teamwork.
Strong commitment to achieving deadlines.
Delegate work activities where required.
Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials
Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it.