Estimator - Commercial Flooring Contractors

Orpington | Permanent, full-time
| £50,000 per annum (Negotiable Package + Annual Bonus)
Ref: CR88 (10 months ago)
Carpet Roles UK are delighted to be assisting their clients, a leading Kent based flooring contractor for residential and commercial developments, they service the whole of the UK with a strong focus in London and M25 Area. Incorporated in 2004, they continue to focus on what they do well which is providing their clients with first class, defect free floor screeding, under floor heating services and floor finishes.

As they continue to expand into the Commercial and Residential Flooring sector, the opportunity has now arisen for an Estimator to join their Commercial Department. The successful candidate will be working closely with the Commercial Director and will provide support to the Senior Commercial Manager and the Quantity Surveyors.

This role is perfect for anyone who has worked within Commercial or Residential Flooring as an Estimator and is now looking to build their career in a key role within an established company.  

The Main Duties of the Role:
  • Working closely with our clients Commercial Department
  • Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities, pricing matrix, takeoffs etc
  • Preparing Valuations and Pricing of Variations
  • Liaising with the Procurement team to order materials for site having sourced the best prices and terms from Suppliers. 
  • negotiating and closing sales with clients and upon securing works ensuring handover of a clear Job Pack to the Contracts Team.
  • Visiting our sites when required
  • Liaising with our contracts team and supervisors on site
  • Dealing with any queries that may arise
  • Measuring projects using Bluebeam and Masterpiece Software packages.
  • Completing 'Tick sheets' of the drawings using Excel
  • Any other tasks requested by the Commercial Team

In Short, you will be able to confidently and precisely price works and see through to completion of Project.

Essential Skills & Experience:
  • Experience in the Construction Industry
  • Experience in the Commercial/Residential Flooring sector
  • Previous experience working as an Estimator or Assistant Quantity Surveyor or similar.
  • Can work to meet tight deadlines 
  • Comfortable in a high-pressure environment
  • Using Bluebeam, Masterpiece or another construction software of similar format.
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Good time keeping
  • IT Literate
  • Positive attitude to learning
  • UK Driving Licence is essential due to the location of the role and on-site visits that are required.

In return our clients are offering a Salary in the region of £50k plus Annual Bonus to start.

Additional Information & Benefits:
  • Further in-house and external training in the future if desired
  • Great progression opportunities
  • Team nights out
  • Modern & stylish offices
  • Free on-site parking
  • Perk box - providing various discounts on High Street brands
  • Company pension
  • 20 days Holiday plus bank Holidays
For Immediate Consideration for this role please forward your CV via the Apply Here Link on this page, or for a confidential discussion call Justin Kelly on 01562 544090.

Carpet Roles UK are dedicated Recruiters to the UK Flooring Industry..

Additional Info:

Expected start date: December 2023 / January 2024

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £50k + Annual Bonus

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 9am to 5.30pm

Orpington, UK

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