- Job Reference: RAE120825
- Job Title: Estimator (Main Contractor)
- Salary: £Competitive DOE + package
- Location: Magherafelt, Northern Ireland
Estimator
Are you looking for an Estimator role? Interested in working for a leading Main Contractor that work on a wide range of projects across multiple sectors?
VANRATH are recruiting an Estimator to work on various Construction projects for a leading Main Contractor based in Magherafelt, Northern Ireland.
Remuneration:
£Competitive DOE + package
Client
Our client is a leading, innovative Main Contractor that have been operating for over 35 years. They provide solutions across both Private and Public sectors with a project portfolio across various sectors including housing, education, healthcare and more.
The business operates across the UK with their headquarters based in Northern Ireland and regional offices in England and Scotland. They deliver award winning solutions to complex construction and engineering challenges and win a lot of repeat business due to their success.
They have an excellent opportunity for an Estimator to join them on a permanent basis, based in their offices in Magherafelt, Northern Ireland.
Responsibilities include:
- Sourcing / identification / engagement of suitable Supply Chain (Subcontractors & Suppliers) for specific tendered projects
- Formatting / Input Bills of Quantities to department software programme
- Resourcing of Bills of Quantities to enable development of works packages / first principles pricing/materials
- Issue Supply Chain Tender Pricing Enquiries for Work Packages
- Follow up of enquiries and requests for quotes
- Work Package/Materials Quotation Comparisons and Validation
- BOQ Measurement & Take-Off of works in order develop Cost Estimates to NRM
- Preparation of Bills of Quantities NRM
- Preparation of Cost Plans NRM
- Development of tender RFI schedules
- Collate design fee schedules in collaboration with design manager
- Develop tender preliminaries costs
- Project risk analysis / assessment
- Updating supply chain enquiries for document revisions & clarifications issued during tender process
- Use of departmental software system for above activities
- Reporting to Senior Management
- To arrange handover meetings and formally hand-over new contracts
- Input to and develop contractor proposals for tender bids
- Database management
- Addressing post tender queries
The Ideal Person:
- Degree or HND Qualified
- Extensive experience working as an Estimator
- Main Contractor background
- Strong IT skills and conversant with standard software packages
- Excellent organisational skills and a methodical approach
- Great commercial skills and awareness
- Good people management and communication skills
- Promotes a professional image with external parties
- Self-motivated and a team player
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Knowledge and understanding of construction frameworks
- Basic understanding of building technology and construction techniques
For further information on this vacancy, or any other Built Environment job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Robert Apps for a confidential discussion
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Skills:
Estimator Construction Estimating Main Contractor Commercial
Benefits:
DOE + package
