Estimator
Salford, Manchester
£40,000 - £48,000 DOE

My client based in Salford is looking for an Estimator, with 3 years minimum in fit-out and refurbishment experience.
  
The Company:

 They are a new business that concentrates on and delivers construction refurbishments and fit outs, taking tried and tested formulas, shaking them up, then delivering for customer success. They design and create extraordinary spaces through their unique collaborative position with customers and partners. To deliver solutions sustainably, transparently and with integrity.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Taking off quantities from drawings for procurement/checking subcontractor applications/pricing variations
• On-site measures
• Involvement with subcontractor procurement and subcontractor procurement analysis
• Assisting with tenders (measuring, issuing enquiries, meeting with supply chain, analysing returns)
• Issue tender enquiries
• Placing sub-contract orders
• Placing purchase orders (e.g. labour, materials, preliminary items)
• Managing sub-contract packages from procurement through to final account
• Convene and attend sub-contractor meetings and internal meetings as required
• Costing and agreeing variations

Key attributes:

• Be reliable, trustworthy and proactive, with an enthusiastic approach to work and learning, with good punctuation and attendance.
• Have strong organisation and communication skills, with a methodical approach and a good attention to detail.
• Be excellent in the use of Microsoft applications including Word and Excel.
• Understanding of recognised methods of measurement.
• Appreciation of the various types of main contract procurement.
• Have good knowledge of the various types of common forms of contract (JCT/NEC) and understand format and structure of contract / sub-contract agreements.
• Have experience in using database and similar bespoke IT systems
• Willingness to develop career.
• Experience of working within a contracting business.

Salary/Benefits Package

• Competitive salary
• Colleague incentive plan - company bonus
• Company pension up to 8% matched
• Healthcare cash plan with Westfield
• Colleague referral scheme
• 25 holiday days per annum, plus bank holidays
• Enhanced allocation of sick leave, dependant on length of service
• Group life assurance, 4x annual salary
• Extra days holiday on your birthday
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Critical Illness Cover

If you are interested in this role, please contact Abbie Caswell on 07893948942 or 01518082818.
Or alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to abbie@ambrecruitmentgroup.co.uk