Estimator

ESTIMATOR Salary - £35,000 - £45,000Depending on experience Location Taunton, Somerset Estimator A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen to join our sales and estimating team. You will haveexperience as an estimator having worked in the metalwork or associated construction industry trade for a minimum of 3 years. Role description: Reporting to the Sales & Estimating Director you will be working in our busy estimating and sales office producing accurate quotations and negotiating tenders with our clients. You will also be working closely with the contracts and design department at both pre-submission and post order stage. Responsibilities include: Estimating architectural metalwork, secondary steelwork & structural steel Reading architects and engineers drawings Material takes offs and tender summaries Obtaining supplier quotations and negotiating Preparing quotations to meet deadlines Drafting detailed quotations Liaising with clients to discuss the tender submissions Sales follow ups of Quotations Attending client meetings and occasional site visits Working with other departments The right candidate will have the following; Understanding of metalwork or associated trade Background in construction industry or manufacturing Good IT skills Excellent communicator Ably to work well in a team and with good people skills Ably to work on own initiative and self-motivated Good planning and organisational skills Positive attitude to work with attention to detail Flexible approach and able to prioritise tasks You may also have experience as a QS or sales negotiating JBRP1_UKTJ