Design Estimator role, full time and permanent
Responsibilities:
· Analyse drawings, specifications and tender documents
· Make assessments on the requirement for structural items
· Assess project risks (design risks/buildability)
· Prepare detailed quotations based on tender packages, that are fully compliant with current building regulations.
· Attend meetings with clients and customers
· Contribute to value engineering exercises and propose alternative constructive solutions that support efficient use of resources
· Support the implementation of standardisation and continuous improvement in timber frame design with an emphasis on quality and cost efficiency
· Provide cost and procurement advice to the project team during the early stages
· Review costings throughout the process
· Prepare clear project handover documentation to design team once orders are secured
· Identify and seek opportunities to support the Company to minimise pollution and waste and reduce our environmental impact
· Be a champion of our Continuous Improvement programme
· Building trusting partnerships and a customer focused reputation with our clients.
· Lead and motivate others through exceptional performance, positive values and behaviours, promoting and endorsing a positive safety culture
· Be flexible and willing to carry out other duties as may be assigned to you by the Company from time to time.
Skills, Experience, Training & Qualifications:
· Relevant degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or similar discipline
· At least two years working as an estimator or quantity surveyor in the construction industry with demonstrated ability in BOM estimation.
· Experience with Timber Frame Construction advantage
· Strong understanding of modern methods of building and construction with a passion for innovation, quality and cost efficiency
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to confidently engage with clients, build trust, negotiate effectively and deliver exceptional customer service.
· The analytical and technical ability to accurately measure and quantify all relevant costs associated with each project
· Capable of managing multiple projects, and working to tight deadlines in a busy team environment
· Fully PC literate, Proficient with MS Office, familiarity with digital platforms and technological software packages and the ability to adapt to new software as the business requires.
· AutoCAD knowledge preferable
· Hold a current valid driving license
· A self-starter, able to work as part of a team but also can work on own initiative