Estimator/Cost Engineer

ESTIMATOR / COST ENGINEER

£19K-£25K – Permanent - Nottingham

JOB PURPOSE

To create quotes, estimates and lump sum prices for various client construction / remedial work projects. Producing estimates for a wide range of products and services, liaising with suppliers to gather the best available prices for the products and services required. To research and assess information from a variety of sources in order to prepare accurate estimates.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Receive and log tender information / estimating documents on to the internal system ready for pricing, create a job folder both electronic and physical.
  2. Acknowledge tenders and reply to the client with a tender/ quote return date
  3. Understand and define project scope, goals and deliverables to ensure the project is quoted within budget and program (as supplied by the client).
  4. Research materials, equipment and labour costs.
  5. Collect quotes from materials suppliers and sub-contractors.
  6. Create scope of works / pricing documents.
  7. Preparation of all documentation for bidding projects.
  8. Work from both drawings and bills of quantities to establish costs and methods.
  9. Help with bids for new contracts and supporting buying activities (procurement).
  10. Download drawings and specifications from Architects, Engineers or Generals Web sites.
  11. Create bill of material / BOQ (Bill of Quantities)
  12. Quote multisite contracts across the country.
  13. Ensure all passive fire protection projects quoted are in line with current specification, legislation & compliance. As well as relevant British Standards.
  14. Keep the project files up to date with all relevant project information, drawings, BOQ, relevant site/contract specifics, contact details, quotes and quote revisions.

IDEAL/REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Level 2 Diploma in Project Control, Estimating, Planning and Cost Engineering
  2. Level 3 Diploma in Project Control
  3. Level 3 (NVQ) Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Level 4 Certificate/Diploma in Site Management Level 5 Diploma in Project Control (Cost) Level 5 Diploma in Estimating

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