Estimator (Fit-Out)

We are recruiting an Estimator to join a dynamic business in Bradford. The company is an interior fit out contractor who operate in the retail, commercial, airport, health and education sectors on projects between £20,000 and £1.5 million in value. The key responsibilities of the Estimator role are to produce project estimates from enquiries received, leading the procurement of materials and trades for secured projects and seeing the project through to financial completion. The role will involve working in a fast-paced environment to deliver projects. You will work closely with the entire team and supply chain, to produce detailed quotations, raise purchase orders, manage project budgets, and approve supplier invoices, whilst ensuring that company margins are maintained, and project timescales met. This could suit an Estimator with a background from main contractors, interior fit out contractors or joinery subcontractors. It could also suit a dual QS/Estimator. Responsibilities: * Receiving and reviewing initial tender enquiries from new and existing clients * Generating a scope of works based on tender documentation, client’s schedules or through site visits * Providing expert guidance on project budget feasibility at early stages * Produce quotations based on anticipated labour and material costs * Obtaining quotes from supply chain for sub-contractors and suppliers, and confidently addressing tender queries * Compile final tenders and submit to client deadlines * Answering post tender queries from clients, along with undertaking value engineering exercises and contract sum negotiations * Ability to manage multiple tenders from various clients at the same time * Produce post project cost analysis for internal review Skills & Abilities: * Competent in the use of Microsoft Excel * Strong IT knowledge (project file management, email management etc.) * Exceptional communication skills * Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment working to tight deadlines Experience: * 3 years’ experience as an Estimator or dual QS/Estimator * Experience of the interior fit out or shopfitting sector * Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods, and costs * Proficient in using industry-standard estimating software and tools * Excellent analytical and numerical skills * Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly with various stakeholders