Estimator, Senior Estimator - Windows, Glazing

A genuinely exciting Estimator opportunity has arisen with this leading independent company specialising in the manufacturer, design and installation of bespoke performance doors, windows and curtain walling for the UK construction industry. If this role sounds of interest, please apply ASAP.

LOCATION: You will work from an office in the Orpington/Sidcup area Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. Due to the location of the office you need to be able to drive to the office.

SALARY: Circa £55,000 as a basic salary, 20 days holiday and company pension. You will also be given the opportunity to grow and develop within the company.

This company sells a wide range of sliding and bi-folding doors, entrance doors and aluminium windows and curtain walling dealing with commercial projects.

As Estimator you will be responsible for:

Overseeing projects to ensure costs remain in line with forecasts.
Compiling bids for work
Understand scope of work to bid.
Calculating the cost of materials, transport, labour and equipment hire
Obtaining quotes for all predicted requirements from sub-contractors and suppliers
Collating detailed price lists of everything needed on each construction project.
Clarifying the client's needs and expectations
Assessing and adhering to all risk assessments and health and safety requirements
Making visits to proposed construction sites.
Liaising with others including construction managers, planners and design teams
Presenting bids to clients and answering their questions
Completing work quality submissions
Preparing and submitting quotations for work.
Establish and maintain working relationships with vendors and subcontractors.Successful candidates must have a minimum of 2 years' experience working aa an Estimator working within the either the aluminium window, door, roller shutter or curtain wall industry, experience working with Tecnal or Schuco is a big plus!

Contact: In the first instance please send your CV to Kelly Duke

ELIGIBILITY

All vacancies are based in the UK. It is unlawful to employ a person who does not have permission to live and work in the UK and we will therefore only consider applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the EU.

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