Estimator in Cray Valley East - Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD

Estimator required to join an established specialist plastering company based on the Kent / South London border, working on commercial and residential projects. This is an excellent opportunity to join a great team with ambitious plans for growth.
The suitable Estimator will have a proven background working within the fit-out sector and it would be highly desirable to have experience of working with Gantt tracking tools / MS Project.
Estimator Position Overview:
Prepare documentation and quotations at pre-sales stage, including cost budgets and cost estimates for new contracts
Review the current bid process from start to finish and make changes to improve the process
Work with the Sales team to meet bid specifications; providing detail and competitive costing along with meeting tender deadlines
Contact suppliers and manufacturers for quotations and project support
Follow up bids once submitted
Liaise at all levels (projects team, sales and directors)
Balance multiple proposals and estimations simultaneously, ensuring each reaches the client by the agreed deadline
Provide detailed reports as required
Attend client, contractor and project meetings
Adhere to company standards and guidelines when analysing and providing estimations; focus on maximising profit and customer satisfaction, while minimising any potential risks to the company
Assist and support other members of the team as and when required
Estimator Position Requirements:
Proven record of estimating in the construction and fit out field to a high degree
Extensive experience of working with Gantt tracking tools; MS Project desirable
Ability to understand technical drawings
Good IT skills including MS Office, AutoCAD
Estimator Position Remuneration:
Competitive salary
Holiday
Pension
Company benefits discussed at interview stage
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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer.

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