This exciting opportunity offers the chance to join a growing team and support its expanding business in the UK & Europe.

We invite applications for the role of Estimator, based in Southampton.

Purpose
To support the division's operations with accurate surveying, cost management, and bid submission.

Responsibilities include:

* Overseeing projects to ensure costs remain in line with forecasts.

* Compiling bids for work.

* Calculating the cost of materials, transport, labour, and equipment hire.

* Obtaining quotes for all predicted requirements from subcontractors and suppliers.

* Collating detailed price lists for each project.

* Clarifying client needs and expectations.

* Reading blueprints and undertaking surveys.

* Using relevant computer software such as Office 365, Excel, Word, and CAD.

* Assessing and adhering to risk assessments and health and safety requirements.

* Keeping up to date with inflation, exchange rates, and projected timescale costs.

* Visiting proposed vessels, shipyards, and construction sites.

* Liaising with operations managers, project coordinators, and design teams.

* Presenting bids to clients and answering their questions.

* Preparing and submitting quotations for work.

Skills & Qualifications:

* Strong interpersonal and people management skills.

* Client-facing experience with the ability to work at all levels within organizations (Senior Directors, Site Operatives, Major and Sub Contractors).

* Ability to work within a team environment.

* Flexibility and willingness to travel within the UK & Europe.

* Full driving license is essential.

* Commercially astute with experience negotiating profitable contracts and building long-term client relationships.

* Strong understanding of the financial aspects of contract management and the ability to produce detailed working programs and plans.

* Monitoring contract progress and assisting the Managing Director as necessary to ensure client requirements and company profit targets are met