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Building Estimator
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hythe, Kent
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title:Building Estimator
Location: Lympne, Kent
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
About us:
Walker Construction is a multi-disciplined construction company operating throughout Southeast England. Founded in 1964 by three Walker brothers, Walker Construction is a family business at its core. As an experienced Building & Civil Engineering Company working with private and public clients, we have evolved into a multi-disciplinary construction business with three core divisions, Construction, Rail & Civils.
We are passionate about ensuring we have the right environment to maximise return on investment by getting the best from our teams. Attributing our success to our people and giving people the right skills to do their job.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Analyse tender documentation and capture client's requirements.
Produce an accurate BOQ for pricing purposes to reflect client's requirements. Based on a robust knowledge of CESSM 3, Highways Method of Measurement or SMM7.
Clear knowledge of costing traditional and design and build contracts.
Prepare material and sub-contractor enquiry documents.
Carry out site visits. Assimilate information and take account of in tender pricing.
Assess individual rates and prices, create new or insert from sub-contract and material quotes.
Produce accurate and competitive commercial submission ready for internal review and sign off.
Working knowledge of NEC3 and JCT Conditions of Contract, current HSQE legislation and construction techniques and methods.
Attendance at pre and post tender meetings.
Knowledge of building material components and plant requirements.
Management skills - understanding programmes etc.Required Skills
Good negotiation, influencing and communication skills, well-spoken and personable, able to get on with diverse personalities.
Strong analytical and reasoning abilities.
Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
Highly numerate with well-developed ability to accurately manipulate numerical information.
Confident and resourceful.
Self-motivated with the ability to work alone or part of a team.
Actively drive the collaborative approach to ensure the best submission is providedWhat's in it for you…
Competitive salary dependent upon experience
Car allowance scheme
Pension scheme combined contributions 8% (AVC option available)
Life Assurance
23 days annual leave + BH's (with the opportunity to buy holiday
Flexible/hybrid working (dependent on your role)
Employee Assistance Programme
Personal development opportunities with access to extended trainingAdditional Information
Working with Walker Construction, you have a platform to drive your career, explore your capabilities and turn ambition into reality. If you've got what it takes to join our team and perhaps become one of our future leaders, we'll support you every step of the way.
Walker Construction is an equal opportunities employer, we will treat all individuals equally to create a working environment which is free from discrimination. We endeavour to recruit from the widest pool of suitably qualified candidates.
Candidates with experience of; Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, Surveyor, Estimating, Contracting Experience, Building Estimator, Construction Estimator, Development Surveyor, Construction Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Quantity Surveyor, QS will also be considered for this roleBefore You Apply
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