Estimator architectural steel

Job Title: Estimator Reporting to: Business Development Manager Location: Bedford Salary: GBP45,000 - GBP50,000 Summary of Responsibilities: Ensuring tender bids are processed, completed returned in a complete accurate manner, within the timeframe requested by the client. Key Responsibilities: (not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive) Ideal candidate The ideal candidate will have previous experience in estimating, ideally from an architectural or structural steel background (minimum 5 years), along with the following; bull; Experience in preparing tenders and take-offs from construction drawings. bull; Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships. bull; Excellent IT and computer skills, predominantly Microsoft Office suite. bull; Professional telephone skills. bull; A smart appearance. bull; Ability to work well under pressure. bull; Ability to work well as part of a small team and also under your initiative when required. bull; Well organised with excellent time management. bull; Ability to work on a variety of projects simultaneously. bull; A valid UK Driving license. Responsibility Duties bull; Review drawings Tender information bull; Establish if the project is appropriate for the business. bull; Record and log tender information. bull; Collate information from enquiries received and prepare tender bids. bull; Check through tender documents to ensure proposed contract terms are acceptable to the business bull; Preparing accurate take-offs of all applicable work from drawings. (Manually or using take off software). bull; Liaise with internal departments to understand and interpret tender requirements. bull; Obtaining material prices from suppliers based on contract specifications. bull; Produce cost sheets for all items of work. bull; Produce cost breakdowns/ summary. bull; Produce a job cost budget for the project. bull; Produce a written quotation. bull; Attending client meetings. bull; Developing relationships with key clients. bull; Attend post tender meetings with clients. bull; Negotiate final tender sum with clients. bull; Check through PSI (Project specific instruction) Contract documents to ensure contract information terms reflect the tender documents remain acceptable to the business. bull; Allocate contract number and update sales ledgers. bull; Review position statement. bull; Preparing handover documents for the projects team. bull; Keeping all records and database up to date. bull; Arrange and chair project handover meeting. bull; Attend client pre start meeting. Personal Performance bull; Must represent the best interests of the company at all times in a professional and positive manner. bull; Achieve all operational and client service targets bull; A good team player that will make a positive contribution to the commercial team and maintain an effective/positive relationship with wider BoA team. bull; Demonstrate clear initiative, creativity, and the ability to develop solutions to satisfy customer requirements. bull; Must function effectively as a team player with all company personnel maintaining clear and factual communication at all times. bull; Must be flexible in relation to working hours to ensure client deadlines are achieved - providing that management requests are reasonable