Estimator

Estimator. On behalf of our client, KCS is looking for an experienced estimator to start asap in High Wycombe with a salary of GBP50-GBP65k DOE. Overall, the role is to ensure a smooth and positive experience for our client throughout. This requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines, ensures thoroughness, accuracy, and efficiency in handling tender enquiries and estimating projects.Office Hours 8:30am-5:30pm, 25 days holiday, private medical cover, and pension contribution. Responsibilities * To receive enquiries allocated by either the Senior Estimators or the Divisional Director. * Take off quantities where necessary from drawings. * Scan in Bills of quantities where available. * Send out enquiries for materials and sub-contract items. * Receive and evaluate prices for materials and sub-contractors. * Build up the price using either the estimating system or an Excel spreadsheet. * Liaise with sales to ensure that any tender presentation is requested in adequate time. * Attend sales meetings as required and chase up / follow through any priced projects as discussed in those sales meetings to either an order or a lost job. * Calculate any preliminary costs using the Excel prelim spreadsheet. * Present the price to the either the Senior Estimators or Divisional Director for adjudication. * Finalise any changes made and submit the price. * Prepare a monthly schedule of prospects for submission to the Divisional Director. * Maintain and update on a weekly basis as a minimum the estimating register. Skills and experience * Strong communication skills and attention to detail. * Good IT skills and proficient in Microsoft packages, specifically Excel. * Experience using Estimating software would be beneficial. * A minimum of 2 years estimating experience within the interior fit out industry and/or subcontracting background would be preferable. Please apply with your CV