Bennett & Game Recruitment Looking for Estimator at Chichester , West Sussex Full Time

Estimator – is required to join a leading high end, family run manufacturing and Design Company based on the outskirts of Chichester, West Sussex. The Estimator will be working in a fast-paced office, working on a range of projects with Architectural Metalwork and Structural Steel.

The Ideal Estimator will have previous experience within a role as an Estimator or Surveyor within a Structural steel company. The Estimator will be able to prepare take phone enquiries from existing and potential clients, discuss the project brief with the potential client. From this, they will estimate project costs including materials, equipment and labour, submit bids and tenders, and liaise with potential clients to secure sales.

This an exciting opportunity to join a fast growing company which will give the successful candidate the chance to progress their career within the structural steel industry, and be rewarded with a competitive salary.

Estimator Position Overview

• Deliver programmes and monitor forthcoming works.
• Review tender estimates based upon optional construction methods, outputs, programmes and resource availability.
• Review tender documents including terms, conditions, bonds, guarantees and warranties.
• Prepare analytical tenders from Bills of Quantities, drawings and specifications
• Develop client relationships and partnerships with our suppliers.
• Proactively communicate potential challenges or risk and provide recommendations and possible solutions.
• Attend handover meetings and maintain continuous support across projects, liaising with our production team and contributing to the team environment.

Estimator Position Requirements

• Strong experience within a similar position
• Experience in construction costing and estimating
• At least 2 years’ experience with Structural Steel or metal fabrication
• Strong communication & organisational skills
• Understanding of the industrial/commercial building industry construction materials and methods.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations and ordinances that regulate construction.
• Experience in putting together tenders/bids and performing Take offs

Estimator Position Remuneration

• Competitive Salary
• Free parking on site
• A modern working environment
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.