Senior Estimator ( Steelwork) Permanent

We are recruiting on behalf of a successful steelwork contractor based near Chichester, who produces both structural and architectural steelwork

We now seek an experienced Estimator to join our busy team, who has good knowledge and experience of the structural steelwork industry.

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
• To provide the MD with regular project performance reports
• Provide information for inclusion within tender submissions
• Reading Drawings and completing a material take-off
• Producing a bill of quantities
• Understanding Specifications
• Compiling lists of things to price
• Inputting information onto a bespoke spreadsheet and an external computer programme
• To sustain the Company’s reputation with its existing client base
• To recognise and develop business growth opportunities with both existing and new clients
• To provide a link and share knowledge between office and site staff
• To ensure diligent pre-contract planning is carried out

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
• Results-driven
• Excellent planning, organisational & prioritisation skills
• Good at problem-solving & decision making
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Focused
• Knowledge of building, material components, building regulations and H&S
• Good negotiation, influencing and communication skills; well-spoken, articulate and personable; able to get on with diverse personalities
• Strong analytical, numerical, literacy and reasoning abilities
• Good attention to detail
• Confident, resourceful and practical
• Maintains a professional, consistent and fair approach
• Self-motivated with the ability to work alone or within a team
• Ability to motivate and manage staff
• Driving license holder

At Novax we are a specialist in the Engineering and Construction sectors. If you feel this role may not be directly suited to yourself but find yourself looking. We have a range of vacancies across these sectors please do register a CV.

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Estimator, estimating, commercial, structural steel, steelwork, steel fabrication, fabricator, steel, engineering