Estimator

We are currently looking to recruit a customer orientated and dedicated Estimator.

The Estimator’s role is an exciting role to support the commercial function and will be pivotal in assisting the Company to secure new business.

We would love to hear from you if you have a similar role within Highways / Civils, or perhaps work in another area of Construction where your estimating role covers complete structures.

This role is for a hard-working, logically minded motivated individual. This is the perfect way to boost your career opportunities and a great chance to join a fantastic team.

Estimating Bridge Joints, waterproofing and bridge bearings with ideally some knowledge of architectural metalwork, secondary steelwork and structural steel

• Reading civil engineering design drawings
• Material takes off’s and tender summaries
• Obtaining supplier quotations and negotiating
• Preparing quotations to meet deadlines
• Drafting detailed quotation
• Liaising with clients to discuss the tender submissions
• Quantifying material take offs and producing costs analysis for clients and the management team.
• Monthly job costing forecasts and analysis
• Attending client meetings and occasional site visits
• Assisting with monthly applications and final accounts
• Working with other departments

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent telephone manner - can communicate effectively, efficiently and professionally to all customers
• A logical thought process to resolve queries
• Outstanding organisational skills
• Ability to work on own, demonstrating drive and initiative
• Team player, willing to share ideas and techniques with other team colleagues to improve the business
• Knowledge of the construction sector is desirable, but not essential.
• Previous sales coordination or similar experience preferred

Salary

£40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience

Other Benefits 

• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Health Care
• Generous Holiday Entitlement, Increasing with Length of Service
• Free on Site Parking 

Hours of Work

Monday to Thursday: 8.30am to 5.00pm

Friday: 8.30am to 4.00pm

At Route One we embrace diversity, opening a rich potential for new ways of thinking and helping us to build successful and winning teams. We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process; and as a Disability Committed employer, if you require any adjustments that would assist you throughout your application, please contact us at [email protected], or inform the recruitment manager in the first instance and we will be pleased to offer support.