Estimator

Structural Steelwork Estimator

Job Title: Structural Steelwork Estimator
Reporting To: Operations Director
Location: Newton Aycliffe

Company Overview:
SCH Site Services is a leading provider of structural steelwork solutions, delivering high-quality fabrication and erection services across a diverse range of projects. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering strong client relationships. Our team of experienced professionals ensures that every project meets the highest standards of quality and safety.

Job Purpose:
The Structural Steelwork Estimator is responsible for generating accurate and competitive quotations based on tender requirements, including specifications, drawings, and tender documentation. This role involves pre-contract communication with clients' representatives and adherence to company practices, policies, and procedures as guided by the integrated ISO system.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. **Tender Preparation and Submission:**
- Prepare competitive tenders ensuring accurate pricing using agreed fabrication, plant, and labour rates.
- Ensure that tenders reflect a build philosophy, clearly stating quantities and any exclusions.

2. **Documentation and Compliance:**
- Complete and return all subcontract questionnaires and Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs).
- Organize and execute pre-contract reviews with relevant managers to ensure all tender agreements, budgets, and job-specific information are viable and understood.

3. **Client and Stakeholder Communication:**
- Liaise with production and site operations to confirm correct pricing for all work elements.
- Maintain effective communication with clients and internal departments to support contract management and budget achievement.

4. **Performance Monitoring and Reporting:**
- Issue weekly updates to the Operations Director, detailing the number of contracts priced and won, percentage of targets achieved, client contacts, and feedback on lost projects.
- Support Contract Managers in achieving monthly budgets and review actual costs against budgets upon contract completion for future reference.

5. **Business Development:**
- Chase up all estimates to maximize contract wins and gather feedback on unsuccessful bids to improve future performance.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients and industry partners.

6. **Credit and Risk Management:**
- Coordinate with the Company Secretary to conduct credit checks on prospective clients once tenders are received.

7. **Tender vs. Construction Analysis:**
- Prepare tender versus construction analysis to compare initial estimates with actual costs.
- Identify and report on cost changes, ensuring that all variances are documented and explained.

8. **Miscellaneous Duties:**
- Perform any additional duties as required by management.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in the structural steelwork industry, with a proven track record in estimating.
- Strong understanding of steel fabrication and erection processes.
- Proficiency in relevant estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Performance Targets:
- Achieve targets set out in performance reviews.

To Apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to jobs@schsiteservices.co.uk

SCH Site Services is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.