Due to our continued growth and expansion, we are seeking a reliable, enthusiastic and motivated Estimator to join our Hastings office on a full-time basis (38 hours per week).

The primary duties of the role include:

• Interpreting drawings and producing take offs. 
• Reviewing specifications to understand client requirements. 
• Liaising with customers ranging from individual tenants and homeowners to large building contractors by phone and email. 
• Production of formal tender submissions in a timely manner/to client deadlines.
• Understand company material, labour and overhead costs. 
• Review and adjust estimates based on changes in project scope or client requirements.
• Updating internal systems.
• Aiding/ assisting other team members.

The ideal candidate will have, and be able to demonstrate, the following skills and experience:

• Previous supervisory experience.
• Previous estimating experience.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written), must be confident and courteous on the telephone and be able to communicate at all levels.
• An excellent level of IT literacy – Word, Excel and Outlook – with an ability to quick learn in-house systems.
• Self-disciplined, highly organised and able to manage own workload.
• Able to remain calm under pressure.
• People person yet resilient and assertive with a proactive and positive attitude. 
• Effective problem solving and organisational skills. 
• Good communication skills; must be able to communicate very confidently both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail. 
• Basic knowledge of MEP services and sprinkler industry is preferred, but not essential.

Company Benefits: 

• Competitive events
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programmes
• Paid volunteer time
• Sick pay
• On-site parking