Job Title
ESTIMATOR / SURVEYOR- FLAT ROOFING
Location
Thames Valley Branch (Based at Beenham, Berkshire)
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Main Functions of the Estimator/Surveyor
The main role of the Estimator is to produce accurate high quality quotations from drawings and bills of quantity
type customer enquiries. The Estimator will follow Company estimating procedures and systems and assist with
the organisation of daily duties in order to achieve maximum output. The Estimator will contribute to the success
of securing orders by following up customer quotations, preparing pre-order qualification documents and any final
analysis pre-order stage negotiations. In addition the Estimator will contribute towards the day-to-day tasks and
requirements of the Flat roofing Estimating department, in addition to the above the Estimator/Surveyor will assist
the Contracts Managers in preparing Valuations when necessary and making site visits to prepare Final Accounts
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Significant Internal and External Relationships
Internal
Estimators
Estimating Manager
Commercial Manager
Regional Contracts Directors
Contracts Managers
Contracts Administration
Customer Development Coordinator
Operations Director
External
Customers
Clients
Architects
Surveyors
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List of Activities
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Log and record new enquiry details on the Company Tender Monitor and Weekly Estimating Register
Maintain and update enquiry/quotation information on the Company Tender Monitor and Weekly
Register
Assist with daily organisation and monitoring of enquiries to ensure customer return dates are met
Process and price enquiries accurately from drawings and /or bills of quantity, formulating spreadsheets
and completing customer schedules using the Company MCS estimating system
Utilise the Company take off software to reduce drawing take-off time and increase quotation output
Provide technical advice to customers
Provide customers with quality quotations meeting their requirements through high standards of
estimating and technical expertise
Provide Regional Contracts Director (RCD) and Contract Managers with copy of quotations and
labour/material working sheets and support the contracting teams throughout the estimating processes
and contract negotiation stages
Monitor progress on submitted quotations and liaise with the RCD, Estimating Manager and contracts
management team to maximise acceptance levels
Completion of customer pre contract qualification questionnaire sheets
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Assist in the marketing functions of the Company by contacting and maintaining good working
relationships with customers
Upon receipt of customer order, provide the Company Commercial Department with fully documented
quotation details including any correspondence
Provide contracts teams with accurately prepared working sheet information for the production of
material orders
Support other estimators to ensure functionality is maintained and output is kept to maximum levels
In the absence of the RCD or Estimating Manager, resolve any operational issues
Maintain technical and product knowledge in-line with legislation and industry updates
Keep up to date with Company policy and ensure diligent application at all times
Comply with the Company Quality Management System
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Nature and Scope
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Working in conjunction with the Estimator based at the Beenham office, the candidate is responsible for
completing the day-to-day duties of a normal working Estimator. In addition, the Estimator/Surveyor will follow the
supervisory instructions of the Regional Contracts Director (South West).
In conjunction with the Regional Contracts Directors, and Contracts Managers, Estimators provide a front-line
point of contact for customers both in terms of dealing with the generation of and processing of new tender
enquiries along with following up submitted quotations for conversion to order.
Key skills for this role are a high standard of technical and product knowledge, attention to detail and accuracy.
The ability to produce formal documents to a high standard is fundamental to the role.
The role requires a well organised, flexible individual with strong attention to detail, up to date technical and
product knowledge to a detailed level. The successful individual must be able to work in a structured manner to
tight deadlines and on their own initiative. A high standard of IT literacy and the ability to work unsupervised and
motivate other employees are essential to this position
To apply for this position please send you CV and covering letter to:
careers@bracknellroofing.com
Alternatively post to Bracknell Roofing, Lichfield Road, Branston, Burton on Trent, DE14 3HD