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Estimator
Elkins Construction is looking for an Estimator to join our growing team, based at our offices in South East London.
You’ll be working with our Preconstruction Manager, tendering for a range of projects between £200k – and £30m, across new build, refurbishment and fitout, with a large portion of the works being major construction.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in an estimating team within the construction industry. This is the ideal role for someone who is ambitious with a drive to succeed, looking for longevity and career progression.
In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits (including car allowance and pension), hybrid working and long-term security in a successful company, which recently celebrated 60 years in business.
Key responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have the following:
You’ll be working with our Preconstruction Manager, tendering for a range of projects between £200k – and £30m, across new build, refurbishment and fitout, with a large portion of the works being major construction.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in an estimating team within the construction industry. This is the ideal role for someone who is ambitious with a drive to succeed, looking for longevity and career progression.
In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits (including car allowance and pension), hybrid working and long-term security in a successful company, which recently celebrated 60 years in business.
Key responsibilities
- - Read and understand the bill of quantities and drawings, take offs and site measurements.
- - Keep up to date with new industry legislation and regulations
- - Review tender documents to understand procurement
- - Create an abstract and line up supply chain for new projects.
- - Ensure estimations are completed and submitted to meet deadlines.
- - Arrange and attend key meetings with design, operation and commercial management teams to discuss strategies for procurement.
- - Seek out new supply chain partners to expand the company’s supply chain database.
- - Minute meetings for tender records.
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- - Minimum of two years’ experience in construction estimating
- - Full driving licence
- - Knowledge of the building process and construction methodologies.
- - Strong technical ability and understanding of the Built Environment
- - Good understanding of CDM Regulations and Health & Safety
- - Clear understanding of JCT D&B and Standard Form, ACA, TPC, and NEC Contracts.
- - Knowledge of preliminaries and build rates.
- - Understanding of first principles and composite build ups.
- - Competency with Microsoft 365 suite – including Word, Excel etc.
- - Ability to work with full autonomy
- - Competitive salary
- - South London location with excellent transport links
- - Career progression opportunities
- - CPD modules and training offered.
Please email your interest and CV to [email protected].
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