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Construction Estimator

Wigan

Amspec Limited in Wigan has grown over the last 23 years into one of the most capable and exciting Design & Build enterprises in the Northwest, operating in four key sectors:

• Commercial and Industrial
• Retail and Leisure
• Public Sector
• Specialist and Bespoke (including the Design and Manufacture of fitted and loose Joinery products)

We currently have a fantastic opportunity to add to our busy Commercial Team by recruiting an Experienced or Assistant Estimator.

For both positions, we expect you to have some experience in the Construction / Interiors Sector, working on projects of varying values.

Having gained, or being in the process of gaining, a qualification in Construction & The Built Environment or a similar Construction-related degree is desirable.

The successful candidate will produce high-quality, accurate estimates in a legible, analytical, and logical format. Responsibilities include processing tenders, reviewing tenders within the team prior to submission, identifying risks, acquiring prices from our pool of sub-contractors, and preparing accurate take-offs.

Amspec works with specific estimating software; knowledge of Evaluate or similar would be beneficial, though full training will be provided.

Further duties include:

• Managing all aspects of Bid Preparation, Enquiries to Sub-Contractors, Cost Comparisons, Bid Strategies, with a deep sector understanding
• Organising and attending site visits with Clients and Sub-contractors
• Client liaison, including attending progress meetings to stay informed of commercial issues
• Handling multiple tenders in a busy environment
• Learning our Software Eque2 / Evaluate quickly
• Proficiency in MS Project is advantageous
• Undertaking Client Tender Presentations
• Technical knowledge of construction methods applied to tenders

Attendance at sites for surveys is required; a full UK driving licence is essential. You should have excellent computer literacy, especially with Microsoft Word and Excel, and a common-sense approach to sourcing information and solving problems.

The ideal candidate will be a hardworking individual with excellent communication skills. The role involves client and customer interaction, so confidence is necessary, especially for presentations.

We value our workforce highly, as reflected in our Investors in People achievement, and expect our staff to embody our core values:

• Aspiring to be the best & celebrating success
• Maintaining relationships
• Safe working environment
• Promoting teamwork & balanced lives
• Exceeding client expectations
• Considering the environment

This is a full-time, permanent position starting ASAP. Typical hours are Monday to Friday, 07:30 am to 5:00 pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break (hours are flexible).

Salary is competitive and negotiable based on experience and qualifications. We offer a company pension scheme, staff reward and recognition programs, and encourage continuous professional development with no barriers to further training.