construction/civil professional roles

Assistant Estimator/Surveyor

Wiveliscombe, England
Work Type: Full Time

ESTIMATING

Responsibilities:

  • Receive and download tender documents via email, WeTransfer, Dropbox, etc., and create tender enquiry files on electronic database and hard copy for pricing.

  • Interpret client’s requirements from drawings and generate take-off and Bill of Quantities for pricing.

  • Identify Sub-Contract packages and prepare Sub-Contract enquiries. Review Sub-Contract quotations and identify optimal package.

  • Liaise with Senior Materials/Plant Buyer to obtain current market rates.

  • Price BOQ using current rates and knowledge of resource outputs and industry best practice.

  • Work with team members to assemble necessary documentation; H&S input, Tender Programme, etc.

  • Adjudicate tender with Managing Director, Contracts Director, and Senior Estimator.

  • Prepare submission documents and issue in accordance with Tender Deadlines.

  • Handle post-tender enquiries from client/architect.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND QUANTITY SURVEYING

Responsibilities:

  • Receive and process client orders.

  • Manage the signing of contract documents where required.

  • Prepare interim valuations in liaison with Senior Estimator/QS.

  • Manage contract variations and prepare quotations and rate breakdowns as required.

  • Place and manage Sub-Contract Orders.

  • Negotiate with client QS to resolve financial issues when necessary.

  • Liaise with Financial Director and Senior Estimator/QS in preparing cost forecasts.

ADDITIONAL ROLES

Be prepared to:

  • Provide support to Site Managers and Contract Director as necessary.

  • Maintain overview of company operations throughout the UK and assist in coordination of sites.

  • Maintain a flexible approach to workload and be able to re-prioritize to meet the needs of a dynamic workplace.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Proficient in:

  • MS Excel, MS Word, Outlook (email), One-Drive Cloud based storage, Internet use.

Knowledge of:

  • Causeway Estimating Software.

  • Autodesk Design Review/Autocad.

  • Civil Engineering Best Practices.

Strong:

  • Numeracy and literacy skills.

  • Communication skills.

  • Team player as well as able to work on own initiative.

  • Willingness to travel to sites across the UK to manage engagement with operations.

  • UK Driving Licence.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 47.5 per week

Benefits:

  • Casual dress.

  • Company pension.

  • On-site parking.

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Education: Bachelor's (required)

Experience: Estimating: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required)



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