Estimator - Glazing (Permanent) - Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom - HSQ Recruitment (UK) LLP

Description

HSQ collaborates with a distinguished, fully integrated infrastructure provider renowned for delivering expertise to the UK and Europe's largest construction projects.

Evolving from a small family firm, the company now spans various markets, including residential, commercial, public, technology, infrastructure, and data centres.

Their services, covering civil engineering, utilities, and construction, have established a reputation for excellence through collaboration with local suppliers.

As an Estimator, your primary responsibility is to provide competitive tenders for Architectural Projects and assist with Civils Projects.

This involves meeting strict tender deadlines and client requirements while adhering to the company's policies and guidelines.

Your role also includes securing work to supply the operations teams by assessing costs associated with materials, labor, plant, subcontract, and other resources required for successful project completion.

Provide competitive tenders for Architectural projects (structure, cladding, and roofing) for a varied client base.
Assist with competitive tenders for Civils projects (groundworks, utilities, foundations) and fit-out for a varied client base.
Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain comparable and comprehensive proposals, maintaining a database of approved subcontractors.
Provide support to the Pre-Construction Department for pricing additional items, variations, and alternative rates for ongoing projects.
Maintain accurate records of pricing information, quotes, and historical data for future reference.
Identify potential risks and uncertainties in the estimation process and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Educated to National Diploma level, ideally in a construction-related field.
Suitable experience working with estimating software packages. Essential experience in above-ground projects (buildings, structural frame, architectural cladding, roofing, MEP).
Advantageous to have experience with datacentre projects in other sectors.
Time management skills and flexibility for planning and prioritizing tasks.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
Proficient in Navisworks or similar 3D software.