Estimator (CAT A & CAT B fit outs)

Description:

GBR Recruitment Ltd are exclusively working in partnership with a well established progressive CAT A & CAT B shop fitting / commercial office fit out installation construction company recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join the Site Operations team in Lincolnshire covering local contracts & National contracts, delivering totally bespoke installations from £1,000's to £3M+.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Estimating professional to join a people centric focused construction company that believes in developing from within & progressing its employees careers further, as well as offering a fun vibrant working atmosphere.

You will be a time served construction Estimator with experience in Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality, Sporting Arenas & Retail fit outs / project installations, working with some of the UK's biggest & leading industry names.

Duties:

* Estimating costs for labour, plant hire, sub contractors & materials

* Working in unison as the key linchpin with the sales, design and contract delivery teams in providing commercial business support and cost management, including cost forecast planning and time of completion estimating functions (a full fit out is normally c.12 weeks)

* Negotiate and procure subcontract works packages at the best price

* Produce project interim & final accounts both upstream & downstream

* Carrying out basic site surveys in terms of works required to make the project happen i.e. potential hazards / complications - risk mitigation

* Visit commercial / retail / hopsitality sites to re-measure the premises & to agree subcontract accounts for work in hand

* Reviewing contract of works documentation

* Authorising subcontract and supplier invoices

* Cash flow forecasting & cost value reconciliation reporting

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

* A Professional Qualification in Building & Construction or M&E etc

* Estimating experience in a comparable construction role

* Basic QS skills (not complexed)

* Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality & Retail interior fit out experience is a distinct advantage & preferred

* Strong Excel skills required & experience of Accounts / Costing software

* Excellent communicator (face to face, over the telephone & email)

* Knowledge of building regulations, CDM & building control measures

* Strong planing & organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workloads

* Used to supporting multiple projects of varying value up to £1M+

This role could suit someone working as: Estimator, Estimating Manager, Surveying Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager or similar (with the relevant listed skills & experience)

This role is commutable from: Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, parts of Leicestershire, South Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire, North Kesteven, South Kesteven, West Lindsey, East Lindsey, Boston Borough, South Holland Lincolnshire & East Riding of Yorkshire

Interviews to take place immediately