Estimator / Senior Estimator - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Nicholas Associates Construction

    Nicholas Associates Construction
    Nicholas Associates Construction Cambridge, United Kingdom

    1 month ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Trading for over 20 years, this residential groundworks company are sub-contractors to national and regional housebuilders including Taylor Wimpey, Redrow, Barratts, Keepmoat and Countryside Properties, with a turnover of £100 million, they focus on growing sustainably, with the right people in place.

    Responsibilities:

    • Produce accurate quotations from drawings and submit tender returns
    • Prepare rates for each item within the BOQ from first principles, technical knowledge and experience
    • Produce tender report
    • Attend pre & post contract reviews and client meetings
    • Measuring & 'Taking-Off' quantities from drawings
    • Sourcing pre-project information and supporting supplier / sub-contractor quotations, agreements & enquiries

    Experience Required:

    • Must have previous experience in estimating with a residential groundworks contractor or major infrastructure/highways contractor
    • Experience in the conversion of tenders for projects up to £10m+
    • The ability to communicate effectively and work on your own initiative
    • Decisive and reliable with excellent attention to detail

    What's in it for you?

    Team culture - Great company, great people, strong Senior Management Team

    Autonomy - You'll have the freedom to work in your own way

    Progression - Clear progression and support from the Director

    Stability - Stable company with strong finances and busy order book for 2024

    Growth - The company are in a period of strategic growth and are forecasting an increase in turnover for 2024/25

    Our client is offering a competitive salary (DOE) plus a company vehicle or car allowance, bonus, pension and additional benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator/Senior Estimator who want's to progress. Please contact John Ashcroft for more information