Estimator - Plumbing & Heating Contractor

Tom Findlay Plumbing is looking to recruit an experienced estimator, specialising in new build plumbing & heating contracts. This role involves the full estimating process to submit tenders for for large scale new build housing contracts with a typical value from £100k to in excess of £1M. The majority of these contracts are new build housing developments, with with a smaller proportion of refurbishment work.

The ideal candidate must have experience in estimating domestic plumbing & heating contracts. Excellent IT skills are preferred, with basic skills essential, particularly in the use of Microsoft Excel.

The role involves:

• Full estimating responsibility, from logging enquiry to submitting final tender
• Taking off quantities from drawings
• Pricing bills of quantities
• Reviewing specification documents in detail
• Logging all tender packages received
• Managing and prioritising an unpredictable workload
• Using in house system to formulate tenders
• Compiling tender letters to include all conditions of offer
• Assessing relevant tender qualifications
• Following up all tenders submitted
• Negotiating with clients to win contracts

There is an excellent salary and benefits package on offer for the the successful candidate, who will report directly to the managing director.