Job Title: Estimator

Location : Tunbridge Wells, must live within 1 hour of our office in Tunbridge Wells

Salary: £25,000 to £30,000 per annum

Job Type: Permanent/ Full time

About Us:

Faircloth Construction Ltd have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Estimator to join our growing business.

Faircloth Construction Ltd work with some of the UK’s largest property development investment companies. Working as a Main Contractor, Faircloth Construction specialise in the design and construction of commercial, retail, industrial and leisure projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare tender packages and manage the bid process
• Reviewing tender documentation including prelims and contract docs, visits to site locations as required
• Provide full take offs and produce BoQs
• Sub-contractor tendering and quote comparisons
• Cost-Planning
• Assessing levels of risk and opportunity on tenders
• Tender adjudications and profit planning

About you:

• Studying or have just completed a Quantity Surveying qualification
• Knowledge of construction methodology
• Understanding of JCT contracts
• Understanding of current market rates
• Ability to undertake 1st principle estimating pricing items based on labour, plant and materials
• Ability to provide quick turn arounds during busier times
• Use of initiative to work to strict deadlines
• Excellent use of Excel and other Microsoft software
• Good presentation and excellent written English skills

Benefits:

• Opportunity to join a thriving business which is passionate about construction, committed to building relationships and delivering a great product
• Be a part of a team of committed and dedicated professionals
• Opportunity to grow within the business
• Excellent package negotiable based on experience
• 3% Pension company contribution
• Healthcare insurance and DIS benefit
• 20 days per year + bank holiday

Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Cost Analyst, Pricing Specialist, Junior Quantity Surveyor, Buying, Budget Planner, Financial Forecaster, and Project Cost Manager may also be considered.