SKILLS

Microsoft Excel Communication skills Subcontractor procurement Tender analysis Contract knowledge Attention to detail

FULL DESCRIPTION

Estimator

Main duties and responsibilities

• Taking off quantities from drawings for procurement/checking subcontractor applications/pricing variations
• On-site measures
• Involvement with subcontractor procurement and subcontractor procurement analysis
• Assisting with tenders (measuring, issuing enquiries, meeting with supply chain, analysing returns)
• Issue tender enquiries
• Placing sub-contract orders
• Placing purchase orders (eg. labour, materials, preliminary items)
• Managing sub-contract packages from procurement through to final account
• Convene and attend sub-contractor meetings and internal meetings as required
• Costing and agreeing variations

Key attributes

• Be reliable, trustworthy and proactive, with an enthusiastic approach to work and learning, with good punctuation and attendance.
• Have strong organisation and communication skills, with a methodical approach and a good attention to detail.
• Be excellent in the use of Microsoft applications including Word and Excel.
• Understanding of recognised methods of measurement.
• Appreciation of the various types of main contract procurement.
• Have good knowledge of the various types of common forms of contract (JCT/NEC) and understand format and structure of contract / sub-contract agreements
• Have experience in using databases and similar bespoke IT systems
• Willingness to develop career.
• Experience of working within a contracting business.