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Estimator - Construction

Posted Date - 03/06/2025

pound icon 40000 - 42000

pin icon Berkshire - Reading

clock icon Permanent

link icon vc4213

Estimator - Construction/Manufacturing via Delaney Browne – Reading Estimator - Construction - PLS NOTE YOU MUST LIVE NEAR READING, BERKSHIRE AS IT IS 3 DAYS OFFICE NOT FULLY REMOTE.

£42,000 - £44,000 per annum, OTE Reading, Berkshire

Permanent hours 7:30 to 4:30pm hybrid, 2 days WFH, 3 days office work.

Our client has the following post:-

Job Specific

§ Responsible for calculating accurately the costings of projects to enable the sales team to win and deliver projects on time and in budget.

§ Responsible for budgeting, building and checking schedules of rates and approximating build costs.

§ Responsible for attending pre-budget meetings and site visits to help with setting costs.

§ Responsible for co-ordinating with the sales team on any new and upcoming projects to that they are scheduled way in advance to optimize best costing practices.

§ Reporting any concerns that may negatively impact projected costs and time estimates.

§ Do appropriate checks to make sure that take off is done correctly

§ Oversee handover from bid to execution with other teams and stakeholders in business.

§ Provide and manage all relevant documentation including quotes, presentations, information and data, all within GDPR and corporate governance.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

§ Degree or sufficient experience in construction management, civil engineering, estimating or similar.

§ Full UK Driving License, preferably clean.

§ Ability to meet project objectives within designated constraints.

§ Ability to prepare bid presentations on Power Point

§ A flair for analysis, troubleshooting and problem solving.

§ Good accurate record keeper, excellent organisational and time-management skills.

§ Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.

§ Commercial awareness and eye for detail; ability to estimate without scope for financial error.

§ Flexibility to accept and manage change.

§ Knowledge of similar products, glass, steel, aluminum, and powder coatings.

§ Five plus years progressive responsibility with quantifiable results in similar roles.

§ Experience in commercial building projects and knowledge of construction methods and technologies.

Personal Attributes · Humble & Hungry · Persistent · Strong Emotional Intelligence, good team player · Flexible approach as priorities can change · Consistent & Reliable performer

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: £40,000.00-£42,000.00 per year Additional pay: Bonus scheme

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

Are you a driver with a car?

Do you live within a 20 mile radius to Reading, berks

Are you able to work the hours 7.30am – 16.30 Mon – Fri

Experience:

Ability to prepare bid presentations on Power Point: 2 years (required)

ability to estimate without scope for financial error.: 3 years (required)

Knowledge of, glass, steel, aluminum, and powder coatings.: 2 years (required)

construction management, civil engineering, estimating: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: vc4213