Estimator

Portview are continuing to grow as a leading Fit-Out contractor in the UK & Ireland and as such, have a requirement to employ an additional experienced estimator to join an exceptional team who fuel the companies growth. The Estimator will work closely with the Estimating Director and Contracts teams to prepare accurate, competitive, and fully compliant cost estimates. The role is responsible for the end-to-end tender pricing process, including cost planning, subcontract procurement, risk and opportunity assessment, and bid submission, ensuring alignment with company standards and commercial objectives.

Key Job Responsibilities

• The role comprises of the following key aspects - Tender Management ,? Commercial & Risk ,? Stakeholder Engagement ,? Process & Systems

• Assess the type of tender,clientand closing dateof tender todetermineprioritisation of all tenders

• Analyse drawings, specifications,formsof contracts &other documentation to prepare comprehensivebuild upcost estimates/ bills of quantitiesprimarily on estimating software.

• Prepare detailed,thoroughproposals for each client, adhering to client guidelines while offering competitive and comprehensive cost estimates, and including supplementary documentation

• Maintain relationships with existing clients keeping a sales-minded attitude, and seek out and build relationships with new clients

• Work with contracts teamsand design team to help with development, innovation, and creativity on client projects

• Keep detailed records of all estimation documentation, including site assessments and contract terms; update any existing contractsimmediatelyupon agreement ofnew termswith client. Upload information ontoPortviewscloud-basedsystem.

• Identification of project risks and opportunities andrelevant costing of same

• Balance multiple proposals and estimations at once, ensuring each reaches the client by the deadline

• Liaise with other company departments tomaintainbusiness development and continuously innovate new profitable outcomes

• Prepare, issue, receive and review supplier and subcontractor proposals andcosts

• Ensure all tenders followPortviewsinternal governance, approval, and audit procedures prior to submission

• Feed into best practice and continuous development of the estimating function.

Knowledge Required

• Fit-out construction methodologies and sequencing

• Tendering and procurement processes

• JCT and NEC forms of contract

• Building Regulations and statutory compliance (incl. fire & acoustics)

• BIM awareness, including Revit and coordination principles

• Commercial awareness and cost risk management

Attributes / Experience

Essential

• Third level qualification in a related discipline and/orpreviousexperience working in a similar rolewithin the Fit-Out industry.

• Have excellent communication skills both written andverbal.

• Have excellent attention to detail

• Understanding of JCT/NEC contracts

• Be organised and can work to strict deadlines.

• Experience of Microsoft office, particularly Excel, Word & Outlook

• Well versed in compiling written or computerised take offs

• Knowledge of building compliance requirementsincluding fire & acoustics.

• Commercially astute with the ability to challenge scope and assumptions

• Strong written reporting and presentation skills for bid submissions

Desirable

• Knowledge of AutoCAD

• Estimating software capability

• Membership of a professional body

• Knowledge of BIM & Revit

• Knowledge of MEPsystems and functions

Skills:
Estimating Cost Control Cost Management Billing Forecasting Budgeting Construction

Benefits:
Flexitime Group Life Assurance Gym Performance Bonus Medical Aid / Health Care Parking hybrid working

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