About the job

Description

Job Purpose

The estimator is primarily an office-based role where the employee will provide day to day support to the Managing Director and the sales team on various elements within the companys sales / projectsbased activities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The estimator performs a wide range of duties as listed below. Once an enquiry is received the estimator would be expected to carry-out these duties as necessary.

Specific: Estimating Stage

• Log the enquiry on the database and set up the project enquiry file.
• Set up the estimate Excel spreadsheet and the tabs associated with the requirements of the survey.
• Analyse and familiarise yourself with the survey notes and drawings.
• Decide how best to present the information to the client.
• Initiate any additional design works as necessary i.e. 3D renders, mood boards, alternative layouts.
• Send out enquiries for prices for brought in services / trades. These packages could include further design information and some specification writing.
• Build up labour and materials costs in the Excel spreadsheet in order to bring together the schedule of costs.
• Produce the Schedule of Works document that will eventually be present to the client.
• Some more minor quotations may be issued via email.
• Complete final checks on all works prior to issuing to the client or sales team for presentation.
• Update the estimating workload sheet to track current workload and performance.
• Update the quote bank with all necessary data from the estimate.
• Chase up live quotations and update the quote bank.
• Complete revised quotations as necessary.
• Keep a detailed log of discussions with all parties throughout the estimating process.
• From time to time the estimator may be required to provide pricing support to the projects team for contract variations.

Specific: Pre Contract

• Work with the sales team to develop the finishes schedule and ensure the design is finalised prior to issuing to the project department.
• At this point the finishes chosen should be cross-checked against the costs confirmed.
• Book the estimate into the projects system and conduct a handover meeting with the project team and sales team as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of fit-out and refurbishment industry.
• Experience in the commercial interiors sector.
• Product knowledge within the sector.
• Excellent communication skills across all elements of the sector. i.e. sub-contractors, suppliers, customers.
• Ability to work alone, schedule own workload and prioritise as necessary.
• Basic knowledge of CDM regulations and Building Regulations.

Proficiency In

Very strong skills with Microsoft Excel spread sheets is a key requirement.

The ability to use other MS applications, including Outlook

The ability to use AutoCAD Viewer

Personal Characteristics

The Estimator should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:

Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behaviour and business practices and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.

Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.

Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.

Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organisational effectiveness.

Lead:Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.

Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organisation.

Organise:Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities.

Plan: Determine strategies to move the organisation forward, set goals, create, and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.

Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.

Working Conditions

• Estimators usually work in an office environment.
• Some site visits may be necessary from time to time so own transport will be required.
• Standard working week with hours normally expected to be 8.30am to 5.30pm, with an hour or lunch.
• Dress code is expected to be smart office attire