Cost Estimator in UK

Location: Tees Valley
Salary: £45,000 per year
Recruiter: Westray Recruitment Group
Job Hours: Full-time

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What is in it for you

  • Salary is negotiable with experience
  • Circa £45,000 to £50,000 depending on experience
  • Company benefits include:
  • 20 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme

    • The Business

    Westray Recruitment Group are working with our client, who have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Cost Estimator to join their team on a permanent basis.

    Responsible for the management of the construction phase on a number of smaller projects with a value of up to £5.0m. As well as new build projects up to a value of £20m

    Our client is involved mainly with the refurbishment of commercial properties and to develop them into state of the art apartments, offices or student accomodation.

    The client also has a number of ‘new-build’ schemes in the pipeline.

    The Role

  • analysing plans, bills of quantities and other project documentation in order to estimate costs
  • researching, sourcing, negotiating and obtaining the best prices and quotes from suppliers and subcontractors
  • Consulting with industry experts to discuss cost estimates. Identifying and quantifying all cost factors involved in the project. Using computer software to calculate cost estimates.
  • analysing data that can affect costs (such as currency exchange rates and the company’s productivity rates)
  • assessing the financial, technical and operational risks of the project
  • visiting project sites to gather information
  • staying aware of the latest construction technologies
  • keeping up to date with the latest regulatory and legislative requirements
  • inputting into decisions over whether to bid for the project
  • working closely with key members of the project team (such as the bid manager) and liaising with clients and suppliers
  • keeping detailed records and writing reports.

    • Qualifications

    Our briefrequirements are:

  • Minimum of 5+ years experience in construction management roles on refurbishment & new-build projects.
  • Technical diploma or degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
  • Able to use Word, Excel software
  • CSCS Card
  • Some Quantity Surveyor duties may be necessary for this role

    • TO APPLY

    Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to David Inkles, who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with David at Westray Recruitment Group

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