Estimator - Construction, Landscaping

Estimator – Construction, LandscapingAldershot£35,000 to £40,000 per annum + Pension + TrainingI’m currently working with a large Construction & Landscaping Contractor who are currently looking to employ an Estimator to join the business. The company is a fantastic business to work for.The majority of the role is to assist and produce priced estimates that are accurate, clearly detailed, competitive and returned within deadlines. Maintain good relationships with prospective clients and professionals to promote further tender invitations and provide clearly identified price build-ups to the Contract team.The successful candidate with ideally have experience within the Construction and Landscaping industry. The role will include the appropriate analysis of tender documents, preparing an accurate bill of quantities and submitting conclusive tenders for a wide range of landscaping projects.The role will include:· Provide accurate budgets/detailed estimates· Oversee or complete quote analysis comparisons· Check and amend rate/price build-ups where necessary· Discuss the client’s requirements for a pre-tender meeting with relevant departments, present and answer all questions regarding cost of works· Participate in pre-tender meetings with clientsSkills Required:· Knowledge of general building works wthin domestic and commercial· Word processing and computer skills for record keeping/data entry and report writing – Word and Excel.· Knowledge of contractual procedures and responsibilities.· Good negotiation, influencing and communication skills; well-spoken and personable; able to get on with diverse personalities· Strong analytical and reasoning abilities· Good organisation skills and attention to detail· Confident and resourceful· Evidence of maintaining a professional, consistent and fair approach· Self-motivated with the ability to work alone or within a team· Driving license holder with own car· Personal commitment to equality and diversity