Estimator (Fit-out) - Newry
3 days ago
Newry
Design Build Search are working with a leading retail fit-out company who have an opening for a Fit-out Estimator in their Newry office. As an Estimator you will be responsible for pricing a range of full lifecycle build projects including retail, commercial, residential and public works disciplines Project values ranging from €100k-€1m Projects include: Fit-out retail Main Duties & Responsibilities: • Producing commercially sound and technically workable estimates to assist the company in winning projects, • Conduct continuous reviews of various tender websites and all other sources for tenders (such as E-tenders, CIS) to identify opportunities for tendering., • Complete PQQ’s where applicable, • To take full responsibility for the prioritization and completion of all relevant tenders, including the completion of accurate tender information including date of tender to determine prioritization of all tenders., • Analyse drawings, specifications and other documentation to prepare comprehensive cost estimates., • Ability to work to tight deadlines and work on multiple tenders simultaneously., • Prepare estimates by compiling take-off bids based on scope of work to produce fully detailed bills of quantities, or pricing bill of quantity produced by the client/ design team., • Coordinates with the client on all changes in scope, questions or clarifications regarding the work, during the bidding process., • Carry out site visits and surveys to understand the scope of works involved;, • Identify scope for value engineering through product selection., • Complete analysis of tenders and prices received from the supply chain., • Obtain feedback on both successful and unsuccessful tenders., • Liaising with quantity surveying team, procurement, subcontractors and other stakeholders as necessary, • Keeping up to date with current building techniques and relevant codes of practice, building regulations and legislation to make sure these are taken account of in the estimating process., • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, driving innovation and excellence in estimating and commercial practices. REQUIREMENTS: • Experience as an estimator in main contracting environment with proven experience on retail and commercial project bids, • In depth knowledge of building regulations and standards., • Good experience in understanding design documents, drawings, and 3-D models., • Ability to effectively manage estimating process and associated schedules to required deadlines, • Strong I.T skills are essential, • Full driving license, • Ability to working in a team environment and collaborate with various departments., • Education & Experience, • Relevant technical background or third level qualification in engineering / architecture construction / Quantity surveying related discipline, • A minimum of 3 years’ proven experience in estimating