Estimator

THE COMPANY

JOB PURPOSE

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Timely delivery of accurate cost estimates with practical and workable solutions, maximising the probability of obtaining targeted contracts.
• Identification and conversion of new opportunities.
• Key contributor to financial / commercial process in bids and tenders.
• Preparation of accurate quotes.
• Strong Client & Partner relations – building and maintaining key relationships with customers, providing high levels of customer service.
• Timely and Accurate reporting.
• Compliance with Company policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and target new opportunities.
• Produce creative and competitive solutions to customer requirements, ensuring estimates are accurate and comply with company requirements and procedures.
• Provide innovative solutions and seek continuous improvement to processes.
• Ensure tenders are followed up with contractors to maximise probability of obtaining targeted contracts.
• Review quotes and devise a strategy to strengthen the company’s position for each quote.
• Assist senior management in monitoring and reporting on market pricing and competitor activity.
• Evaluate reasons for lost bids and report as required.
• Ensure customer requirements are met and where possible exceeded.
• Attend negotiations and pre-contract handover meetings.
• Prepare and deliver high standard presentations to customers as required.
• Liaise with the design and operations teams on technical and operational requirements. Provide briefings to the operations team, and any information required once the job has commenced.
• Provide information and reports for management teams as required.
• Provide feedback from customers and the marketplace.
• Ensure that all estimating related administrative tasks are carried out efficiently.
• Support and promote a team culture and company values.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Knowledge of scaffolding and site practice.
• Appreciation of the design process with the ability to understand engineering plans.
• Energy, a "winning attitude" and a desire to succeed.
• Good self discipline and a strong commitment to quality and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong IT skills.