Estimator

Are you an experienced Estimator who has a strong background in hospitality fitout projects and are used to preparing accurate cost estimates, budgets, and proposals. Do you want to work for an established and expanding business who excel in their field? There is a salary of up to £55,000 plus many benefits and fantastic working environment.

The Role:

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for hospitality fit-out projects, including materials, labour, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Develop competitive bid proposals, ensuring all components of the project are accounted for and aligned with client requirements
• Work closely with project managers to establish and monitor project budgets, ensuring projects stay within financial constraints.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain the best pricing and quality for materials and services.
• Conduct site visits to gather necessary information for accurate estimating and to assess project conditions.
• Balance multiple proposals and estimations at once, ensuring each reaches the client by the deadline
• Liaise with other company departments to maintain business development and continuously innovate new profitable outcomes

About you:

• Have a proven track record of success in estimating within the hospitality industry and fit-out sectors would be beneficial however strong evidence of transferable skills would be considered
• Experience of selling
• Be consultative with a strong understanding of the estimating process from initial enquiry to complete quotation
• Possess exceptional negotiation skills
• Be superbly organised and disciplined
• Have strong rapport-building skills and the ability to develop relationships at all levels

Benefits:

• A salary of up to £55,000
• Profit share
• 32 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Health Care
• Working a 40 hour week