Commercial Estimator - Innova Search : Job Details

This organisation is a leading Structural Steel business and are looking for a Senior Commercial Estimator.Theyspecialise in structural steelwork and installation are committed to excellence in everything they do for their customers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurate Estimations: Produce precise and comprehensive estimates for various projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements.
• Client Documentation & Compliance: Thoroughly understand client enquiry documentation, bills of quantities, and tender requirements to ensure compliance in bid submissions.
• Structural Steelwork Expertise: Leverage your strong understanding of structural steelwork materials to produce accurate measurements/take-offs. Identify risks, potential value engineering opportunities, and necessary inclusions/exclusions.
• Supply Chain Engagement: Issue accurate enquiries to the supply chain and secure competitive sub-contract quotations for various tender elements.
• Market Awareness: Maintain a robust understanding of current market rates to support accurate pricing strategies.
• Technical Proficiency: Capably read and interpret structural engineers’ and architects’ general arrangement drawings, design reports, and specifications.
• Quotation Documentation: Generate detailed and accurate quotation documents using the standard company template for bid qualification.
• Client & Project Communication: Attend pre- and post-tender meetings with clients, maintaining clear and consistent communication throughout all project stages.
• Variation Management: Work closely with clients and contracts managers to effectively manage project variations.
• Contract Documentation Knowledge: Ideally, possess a good understanding of contract documentation, warranties, and JCT contracts.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Commercial Estimator, preferably within the structural steelwork sector.
• Strong knowledge of structural steelwork materials and estimation practices.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate work under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with contract documentation and legal requirements is advantageous.

If the above is you then please send your CV at the earliest opportunity?