Project Estimator - Old Coulsdon, Greater London, United Kingdom - YourRecruit (UK)

Description

Our client is a development specialist who combines their expertise in all aspects of construction and joinery to refurbish properties throughout the South East of England, with a special emphasis on pubs, clubs, restaurants and similar commercial environments.

They are currently recruiting for a Head Estimator for their Caterham office, who is able to travel to various sites covering the complete South East of England.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience within the Commercial Industry.

As a Head Estimator you will oversee a team of Estimators, engage with clients directly, carry out surveys and inspections, and involved in putting together tender packages, quotations and audit reports.

You'll also be responsible for the Planned Works and Projects approved by clients to be executed to a high standard.

Working Hours:
Monday to Friday 8am till 5pm (overtime may be required during busy periods)

Benefits:
Use of company pool vehicle including fuel card, Company mobile phone, including IT equipment as seen necessary provided, Annual discretionary bonus scheme, Automatic enrolment to company pension scheme and 28 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
Carrying out detailed site surveys of our client's premises including audit reporting
Minimum 5+ years' experience of surveying / estimating preferred
Tendering & estimating including quantifying labour and materials and sourcing subcontractor works
Able to produce planned and project work programmes / schedules for client perusal
Able to manage multiple live projects / planned works including coordinating all trades involved, ordering materials and keeping clients updated
Able to update project tender / quotations where variations and extras have occurred and keep track of project costs to ensure budgets are maintained
Producing final accounts and able to invoice completed works
A good overall understanding of building regulations in both domestic and commercial settings is essential
Microsoft Outlook / Word / Excel is essential - AutoCAD not essential however desirable
Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Full clean driving license (preferred)
Bachelors Degree (preferred)
Industry recognised surveying qualification (preferred)
H&S related qualifications, such as SMSTS or SSSTS (preferred)
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