Estimator – Design and Build

Job Description

An extremely exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and motivated Estimator to join our clients highly successful team in the Restaurant/Hospitality Design and Build/Fit-Out sector.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare cost budgets and cost estimates for new contracts
• Keep existing contracts up to date, including making amendments, providing new cost estimates, and maintaining communication with the client
• Adhere to company standards and guidelines when analysing and providing estimations; focus on maximising profit and customer satisfaction, while minimising any potential risks to the company
• Prepare detailed, well-written proposals for each client, adhering to client guidelines while offering competitive and comprehensive cost estimates, and including supplementary documentation
• Maintain relationships with existing clients keeping a sales-minded attitude, and seek out and build relationships with new clients
• Work with contracts manager and design team to help with development, innovation, and creativity on client projects
• Keep detailed records of all estimation documentation, including site assessments and contract terms; update any existing contracts immediately upon agreement of new terms with client
• Prepare and submit financial documents
• Balance multiple proposals and estimations at once, ensuring each reaches the client by the deadline
• Liaise with other company departments to maintain business development and continuously innovate new profitable outcomes

What you need to bring:

• Have a proven track record of success in estimating within the hospitality kitchen and bar design and fitout sectors would be beneficial however strong evidence of transferable skills would be considered
• Experience of selling
• Be consultative with a strong understanding of the estimating process from initial enquiry to complete quotation
• Possess exceptional negotiation skills
• Be superbly organised and disciplined
• Have strong rapport building skills and the ability to develop relationships at all levels
• Have a positive and outgoing personality

What you will receive:

• An attractive package with salary starting at £40k
• Company profit bonus (after twelve months of service)
• Company Car Allowance
• Mobile phone, laptop etc
• Company pension (after three months)
• Health care cover (after probation period)
• 32 days holiday including bank holidays

If you are interested in applying for the role of Estimator please send your CV through to ben@rsnwltd.com or call the office on 01706 712 388 for an initial chat