Freelance Estimator

Job Title: Freelance Estimator (New Build & Refurbishment)

Location: Leeds

Rate: £280.00 to £300.00 per day

Role Overview:
Estimator responsible for submitting tenders and proposals for build and refurbishment packages for Education, Commercial, Healthcare and Housing projects across West Yorkshire.

Key Requirements:

* Previous experience using ConQuest Estimating software
* Prior experience working for a Main Contractor as an Estimator for a minimum of 5+ years
* Experience with working on new build / refurbishment projects (£100k - £3m)
* A good communicator, able to deal with a range of people, tasks and obligations
* Well organised, self-starter, able to implement procedures and effectively manage all aspects of the works

Responsibilities:

* Report into the Director and attend regular senior team meetings to review workload and company performance
* Train / mentor Junior Estimators within the business
* Using internal estimating and take-off systems to accurately cost project / enquiry
* Calculating preliminary costs, in conjunction with Managers
* Developing client relationships to enhance opportunities to tender, negotiate and enhance tender margins
* Producing sub-contract and material enquires
* Answering sub-contractor and supplier queries and appraising quotations
* Checking tender documents, making amendments where required
* Attend post tender negotiations with clients

Contacts to Apply:
Sam Hunter - Fit Out & Interiors Manager: 07539 430 376
Cameron Lally - Senior Resourcer: 07917 900 656