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JB418: Estimator

Location: London

Salary: £28,800 to £45,000

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Estimator on behalf of one of our clients.

To calculate and prepare tender submissions, working out what a contract will cost to deliver, whilst ensuring it returns the required profit.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure quotations are issued accurately and on time.
  • Raise queries with information received with the relevant parties effectively and efficiently.
  • Make sure all offers comply with Health & Safety Regulations.
  • To ensure all specifications submitted are compatible with the works required.
  • Provide contract documentation to our branches upon receipt of order and to make sure all necessary credit checks have been completed prior to this.
  • Assist relevant contracts staff with project programmes when needed.
  • Attend sites as and when required in order to take measurements or training etc.
  • Prepare Tenders/offers in accordance with all our procedures as set out on Estimating information sheets and by required return date.
  • To prepare tenders/offers from architects drawings and/or site visits.
  • To estimate the type and amount of materials necessary to deliver the contract against the agreed specifications.
  • To estimate the cost of labour, plant, equipment and overheads.
  • To liaise with Contracts Manager/Supervisor/Design department, by handover meeting, on receipt of order, to communicate pricing information of the tender.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Adaptability/ business awareness/ detail handling/ initiative/planning and organising/roofing industry/plant/safety and communication.
  • Experience of flat roofing estimation is essential.
  • General computer awareness.
  • Valid CSCS card

Location: London

Salary: £28,800 to £45,000

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First Military Recruitment (Head Office)
1 Wilkinson Road
Love Lane Industrial Estate
Cirencester
GL7 1YT

01285 654566
info@first-military.co.uk
First Military Recruitment (Birmingham)
Office 1, Izabella House
24-26 Regent Place
City Centre
Birmingham
B1 3NJ

01215 165689
info@first-military.co.uk
First Military Recruitment (Bristol)
Park House
10 Park Street
Bristol
BS1 5HX

01172 354500
info@first-military.co.uk
First Military Recruitment (Gloucester)
Avionics House
Quedgeley
GL2 2SN

01452 223938
info@first-military.co.uk