Estimator Yeovil, England
Job description
Estimating Co-ordinator
Due to exponential growth, we have a rewarding career opportunity for an Estimating Co-ordinator to join our team.
The role will primarily be responsibility for managing estimating team workload, deadline management and team accountability whilst playing an active operation role in the team which includes visiting sites to carry out surveys of works, creating quotes and estimates for a wide range of fire safety works from information provided on drawings, specifications and from internal or external survey reports or site visits.
There is an ongoing further remit to support the team as it grows, mentoring new colleagues, developing systems and processes to aid efficiency and to ensure that we continuously develop the estimating function within the business to provide the greatest possible support to our clients and the internal preconstruction team to help with securing new business to support Harmony’s growth.
The role is office based from our Milborne Port Project Office, near Sherborne in Dorset.
Harmony is a specialist fire and security engineering contractor working nationwide primarily in the social housing and healthcare sectors providing a fully comprehensive fire & life safety package to our clients.
A key requirement will be a strong fit with company culture – Aligned to our company values; Fresh, Energetic, Passionate, Humble & Loyal – and a person who is authentic, a team-player, ambitious, fast-paced, down-to-earth, commercial, and adaptable.
Harmony is at the forefront of modern business methodology and is offering a heavily performance orientated package with great opportunities for the right candidate who is driven to succeed and enthusiastic to be part of a motivated and passionate senior management team.
Key aspects of the role
The key responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
- Creatively assess processes and work to increase department efficiency and automation
- Communicate with staff, customers and public via email and telephone
- Gain competence at estimating in all aspects of fire protection
- Estimate different systems from a supplied CAD Drawing, Specification or equivalent
- Assist in compiling tender submissions
- Coordinate team and manage individual workload including management of deadlines and holding colleagues accountable to deliver on agreed work programmes.
- Supporting the sales team to maximise sales efficiency and success
- Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors gaining competitive pricing
- Developing processes and procedures to improve customer experience
- Travelling to site to carry out surveys
Your profile
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook Etc.)
- Good communication, calculation & literacy skills
- Good time management and ability to cope with pressure and manage own workload and work to deadlines.
- Willingness to learn, act with integrity and work as a team player.
- Confidence in making outgoing phone calls to suppliers and clients
- Full UK Drivers Licence
Employment Package
- Basic Salary per annum (reviewed every 3 months)
- Bonus Scheme
- Unlimited holiday provision
- Flexible working hours
- Laptop & phone provided
- Free Lunch including breakfast & evening meal as required.
- Extended career opportunities
- Auto enrolment pension scheme
- Flexible company vehicle choice or car allowance offset against peer review bonus if required
- Opportunity to develop within the business as the role progresses
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £18,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Unlimited paid holidays
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Yeovil: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Estimating: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
