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Buyer / Surveyor - Gateshead

Henley Chase

North East

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GBP 40,000

2 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented estimator with a knack for systematic and analytical thinking. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing tender documents, analyzing architectural plans, and producing precise estimates using advanced Excel skills. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will ensure that client requirements are met while maintaining cost-effective solutions. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly influence project success. If you are technically minded and thrive in a conscientious atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

25 Holidays per year

All bank holidays

Discretionary sick leave

3+ years of experience in estimation and pricing.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and bespoke estimating software.

Reviewing tender documents and specifications to tailor product offerings.
Producing estimate spreadsheets and presenting quotations for sign off.
Developing relationships with clients and ensuring tender deadlines are met.

Systematic Thinking

Logical Thinking

Efficiency

Analytical Skills

Conscientiousness

Technical Minded

Detail Oriented

Organisational Skills

Microsoft Excel

Bespoke Estimating Package

Pricing Platforms

Reporting to: Managing Director (in the interim)

Main Skills: Systematic, Logic Thinker, Efficient, Analytical

Experience: +3 years, Excel, Pricing platforms

Ideal Personality: Conscientiousness, technically minded, self-assured, detailed oriented, organised.

Salary: circa 40,000 depending on experience and skills

Holidays: 25 per year, all bank holidays, discretionary sick leave

The role of the estimator will involve:

Reviewing and understanding tender documents and specifications
Accessing drawings (on numerous platforms i.e. online portals), printing off and saving the relevant drawings, then marking up the drawings to identify our scope of works
Analysing architect plans, elevations, schedules, and NBS specifications to determine client requirements then tailoring our product offerings accordingly.
Using bespoke estimating package
Producing estimate spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel
Presenting written quotations for sign off with accompanying marked up drawings.
Understanding contractual requirements and ensuring these are covered in tender prices, offering best value.
Carrying out thorough financial negotiations as required to secure client contracts.
Working effectively with other members of the commercial/technical/sales teams in order to achieve cost effective solutions
Developing and maintaining relationships with clients, sub-contractors and suppliers
Prioritising own workload and ensuring tender deadlines are met

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