Project Estimator / Procurement

Role Description

This is a hands-on role with responsibility for the pricing of tenders for both pre-designed and designed & construct projects up to a value of £1.5m, along with estimating small works.

* Dealing with client enquiries, organising or undertaking the required surveys and preparing detailed estimates, tenders, and quotations to ensure that opportunities are being estimated accurately, competitively, successfully and profitably.

* Tender document review and analysis including raising of RFI's with the client.

* Take-off as required conforming to standard estimating conventions.

* To represent the business in client meetings and estimation/tender presentations to help secure tendered opportunities.

* Vetting incoming tenders/offers from their supply chain to ensure the most viable offer is included in their submission.

* Preparing tenders for internal adjudications.

* Attendance of tender adjudication meetings to present costing approach and project duration.

* Timely submission of tenders.

* Report on their ongoing performance by gathering client feedback on submitted tenders/quotes, highlighting areas of concern and providing solutions to help overcome these issues.

* Evaluate opportunities and work with the senior management team to identify strategic opportunities.

* Negotiating preferential rates with suppliers to ensure the best prices are always achieved.

* Work with the contracts team to procure and deliver secured projects.

Required Experience:

Experience with estimating industrial building refurbishments is essential, and experience with roofing and cladding projects is preferable.

* Must have sound knowledge of industrial construction systems

* Able to read and understand tender drawings and specifications.

* Design Experience would be beneficial but not essential.

* Skills and abilities:

* Confident verbal and written communication skills.

* IT proficient in all key Office products, including Excel and working in an office environment.

* High levels of numeracy & commercial awareness are a must, alongside an eye for finer details.

* Comfortable working in a team yet equally driven when working alone.

* Able to communicate professionally at all levels, internally and with customers.

* Effectively manage time and meet deadlines.

* Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload.

* Ability to negotiate and influence.

* Capable of remaining focused and calm during busy periods.

* Receptive and adaptable to change.

The salary is circa £45- £50k per annum, but it is open to negotiation for a candidate with the right industry experience. There are also discretionary bonus payments linked to company performance.

Company Description

My client is an expanding family-based company. Their values and how they treat staff and clients alike have been the key to their success over the last 24 years. Our teamwork ethic is their greatest strength, creating an enjoyable work environment for all.

This role is at the heart of the operation, working closely with their senior management team.

Their projects are predominantly throughout the south of England, with their management team spread throughout the region to provide support where needed.

They are a construction company based in Fareham, Hampshire, specialising in the refurbishment of industrial buildings. Established in 2000, much of thir history is in industrial roofing and cladding, particularly for military buildings.

This remains a core aspect of their business, with design capabilities in-house for various systems within this field. Over time, they have become main contractors in their own right, undertaking general building refurbishment projects in both the public and private sectors.

Most of their clients are repeat customers who use their services regularly.

They are looking to fill an estimating and procurement role based at their Fareham office in Hampshire to maintain their excellent relationships and keep up with the high demand from their client base.

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