Estimator - Windows/Glazing (Permanent)

3 weeks ago


Swanley Kent, United Kingdom Qube Recruitment Full time €10

We are looking for candidates that have experience of working within a main contractor on Social Housing refurbishment projects, partnerships and frameworks.
To produce competitive tender pricing for refurbishment projects in varying market sectors and to support the delivery of the overall business strategy.
Ensure that HSE&Q standards, operating processes, company policies and all legislative requirements are understood, implemented and adhered to at all times.
Liaise closely with the Commercial and Business Development Teams and maintain a clear view of the Company’s strategy and objectives including bidding and pricing tactics.
Assess contract conditions, provide advice on and quantity the risk to all relevant parties and offer solutions where required.
Effectively plan tenders to ensure timely and accurate preparation of tender documentation and pricing information resulting in a quality submission.
risks are identified and escalated; Understand local government needs and aspirations including Best Value and the Audit Commission/executive Service Inspection.
Contribute to effective team collaboration within the wider business, communicating regularly with operations and commercial teams.
Prepare tenders from architect’s drawings, specifications, bill of quantities, pre-priced schedule of rates supplied by the client, including detailing materials necessary for the contract to achieve specification.
Identify project risks, develop and produce a risk register to assist in the decision making and cost management process to facilitate calculation of contingency amount.
Compile and present statistical data for pricing/bid analysis, interpretation and explanation of data.
and assist in preparation of contract mobilisation plans and provide insight into the details of the tender.
Supporting the reactive assessment and selection of products and offerings made by the suppliers for incorporation into commercial bid models.
Manage tender process to seek and establish project prices from sub-contractors including terms for works to be carried out under the contract.
Evaluate, engage and negotiate on price documents, assess for accuracy and confirm best value on price and service quality.
Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office particularly Excel and keen to extend knowledge on software packages.
Good data interrogation skills
Organisation and project management skills, able to prioritise.
Flexible approach to working to meet tender deadlines.
Sound knowledge of building construction/maintenance techniques and materials.
Good legal/contractual knowledge
Valid driving licence
Monday to Friday - Full Time



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