Mccue corporation

Estimator

22/01/2025
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Job Description

Overview

  • Main Purpose of the Role:

    To provide successful delivery of the estimating function to include client/professional liaison and negotiation. To ensure competitiveness by maintaining relationships with existing customers and generating new customers and business.


  • Location:     Carrickfergus.

  • Salary: Competitive.


  • Responsible To:     The Commercial Manager.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate tender bid information and produce tender proposals which result in profitable sales.

  • Provide an estimating service within an appropriate time period and maintain good communication with the client throughout the tender process.

  • Price all works in line with current market conditions and maintain a current knowledge of the marketplace, rates and materials.

  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, sub-contractors and suppliers.

  • Co-ordination of detailed enquiries /assessment of quotations.

  • Attendance at review meetings as and when required.

  • Preparation of pricing schedules/bill of quantities and prelims where required.

  • Assist in PQQ submissions when required.

  • Good record-keeping for reference points on subsequent related projects.

  • Ability to manage conflicting priorities and maintain agreed timescales.

  • Follow-up to establish competition and their levels of submission for benchmarking and continuous improvement of service response and delivery.

  • To participate and support all Company initiatives and be compliant with procedures and requirements for ISO9001, 14001 & 45001, FSC and Investors in People Standards.

  • Any other duties required for the effective operation of the post as deemed by Management.

Experience

  • Relevant industry experience in a similar role.

  • Able to demonstrate previous experience working on commercial fit-out projects.

  • Conquest or similar computerised system.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

  • HND/Degree in Building/Quantity Surveying.

To apply please send your CV to info@mccuefit.com.

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Job Description

What do we do?

Metador is one of the UK’s leading brands of high-performance hinged steel door sets, offering a broad range of products designed to meet the most demanding operating environments. For 20 years, we have developed market-leading products and standing behind our quality promise.

Much more than a door company – we are a leader in providing business solutions and growth opportunities to our loyal customers. As one of the fastest growing door companies in the UK, we have a mission to provide best-in-class service to our customers, from onboarding to after-sales support.

We are a dynamic, entrepreneurial organisation that offers exciting growth opportunities for talented professionals searching for a new challenge.

For further information please visit www.metador.com/

What do we want?

Due to growth within the business, we are searching for several Estimators to support a team of existing Estimators in preparing and sending out detailed door estimates.

Our business is built on repeat customers and therefore this role will play an integral role in the Company’s continued growth.

Duties will include:

  • Produce estimates using the Company’s quotation system in line with agreed pricing strategy
  • Manage time effectively when working on multiple estimates to ensure timely submissions of estimates to meet deadlines in line with agreed KPI’s
  • Establish and maintain relationships with clients and suppliers
  • Amending and upgrading client drawings and specifications to produce accurate estimates
  • Dealing with customer enquiries over the phone and email
  • Provide the customer with suggestions for specifications to suit their budget
  • Daily liaising with the Operational and Sales teams

Who do we need?

  • We are a strong team and want someone who will continue to support our ethos of “Stronger Together”
  • You will have proven estimating experience (essential)
  • Estimating experience within the hardware industry (desirable)
  • Completed or working towards Certificate in Architectural Hardware Stage 2 (desirable)
  • You will be fully proficient in office software packages including MS Word and Excel and Outlook
  • You will have a good understanding of estimating software systems
  • Strong customer focus and commercial awareness
  • Able to maintain a high level of accuracy and quality
  • Organised and delivery focused
  • Open and approachable style

What do we offer?

  • Competitive basic salary depending on skills and qualifications (£35,000 – £40,000)
  • Profit share bonus based on Company performance
  • 24 days annual leave (increasing by one day with every year of service, up to a maximum of 28 days)
  • 40 hours per week
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Family-Friendly policies
  • Free parking

If you would like more information regarding the role, please contact Metador’s People Manager – Rebecca.newsam@metador.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

  • Bonus scheme

Benefits:

  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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Estimator

21/01/2025
full-time
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£25000 - £28000 / year

Job Description

General Overview

David Phillips FF&E is a specialist contracting business actively engaged in the PBSA, BTR and Later Living markets and has been trading for over 10 years. The core team comprises sales, design, estimating, procurement and project / site management personnel, with installation services provided via a select group of third-party contractors who have worked on behalf of the business for many years www.davidphillips.com

The Estimator’s main duties will include creating commercial cost estimates in a timely manner, preparing submission documents, supporting the preparation of internal and external reports, and maintaining cost information in the estimating database.

Principal Tasks

  • Attend pre- and post-tender meetings as required
  • Undertake cost estimating activities as part of bid preparation process
  • Coordinate design information / commercial input for bid proposals
  • Support the implementation of the supply partnering strategy
  • Arrange and conduct internal Bid Reviews as / when required
  • Help create and maintain current costing information
  • Prepare materials for internal handover on successful securing of contracts
  • Use and help improve estimating tools / templates / processes / procedures
  • Source reliable, bespoke suppliers for non-standard product costs
  • Act as bid lead for allocated projects
  • Take responsibility for managing client information
  • Take responsibility for chasing for missing information (RFI)

Key Metrics

  • Delivery of budgeted pipeline targets
  • Revenue and profit delivery
  • Estimating accuracy (versus contract sum analysis at project start)
  • Compliance with customer requirements

Competences

  • Relationship management
  • Organisational skills
  • Presentational skills
  • Appetite to learn
  • Oral and written communication
  • High competence in numeracy
  • Understanding technical specifications and drawings
  • Relevant regulatory knowledge
  • Problem solving and decision making
  • Results focused
  • Flexibility
  • Ownership
  • Innovation
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Compulsion for closure

Qualification & Experience:

A) Essential:

  • 2noA Levels at A or B Grades (one preferably Maths related)
  • Exposure to commercial negotiation
  • Customer focused
  • Working in a team environment
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

B) Desirable:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Design / Engineering / QS
  • Knowledge of FF&E
  • Knowledge of construction
  • Previous experience in estimating
  • Ability to travel and visit clients and sites in progress

What will you get

Employee discounts platform, discounted gym memberships, life assurance policy, health cash plan, 24/7 access to a GP, cycle to work scheme, SMART Pension scheme, employee assistance program, 2 paid volunteer days and of course staff discount on David Phillips Furniture.

In addition to the above we offer 33 days annual leave rising with service to 38 days, alongside enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave, paid leave for IVF, Miscarriage and Menopause.

David Phillips is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at David Phillips allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Location:

Longwood Road, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester, M17 1PZ

Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies

David Phillips does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. we shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.

Note: This job description provides a comprehensive overview of the qualifications, experience, and skills required for the role. However, it is not exhaustive, and additional requirements may be applicable based on the specific needs of the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Canteen
  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Enhanced paternity leave
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Manchester, M17 1PZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Are you proficient t in using PC and relevant software’s?

Education:

  • A-Level or equivalent (required)

Experience:

  • Construction: 1 year (required)
  • Estimator: 1 year (required)
  • FF&E: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Location:

  • Manchester, M17 1PZ (required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 75% (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/01/2025

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Senior Estimator

Are you an experienced estimator with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for delivering accurate cost assessments? Join our growing team at Mitchellson as a Senior Estimator and play a pivotal role in shaping our projects from the start!

A bit about us :

Mitchellson Formwork & Civil Engineering Ltd is an established and well renowned company within the groundwork’s and concrete frame sector. We have a solid client base that comprises all of the UK’s leading construction companies.

Some of the Key Responsibilities:

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Experience

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At McLaughlin and Harvey we offer a fantastic benefits package including the following:

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If this sounds like the role for you, please apply by clicking the apply button now!

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