VACANCY- ESTIMATOR/PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR.

Islwyn Pugh Construction Ltd is a specialist construction and fitout company with a solution-focused approach to our clients, over a wide range of heritage, commercial and retail sectors. We have exciting career opportunities available for an Estimator with a background in Construction and fit-outto join our team.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong communication skills.
• To be good at working as a team with people at all levels.
• Capable to work to strict deadlines and timescales.
• Minimum 2 years plus experience working as an Estimator or an Assistant Estimator
• You will have experience estimating on construction and fit out projects in the retail and office sector.
  · Provide estimated costs of proposed projects including approaching nominated contractors.
  · Have good computer skills with Microsoft and AutoCAD would be advantageous.
  · ·Liaise with Sub-Contractors as required to gain competitive costings.
  · ·Liaise with departmental staff, client departments, contractors, suppliers and statutory authorities in matters relating to work as appropriate.
  · ·Order and ensure that materials, equipment and plant detailed in specifications and drawings for construction or improvement work are ordered in accordance with tendering procedures.
  · ·Liaise with specialists and consultants as appropriate to obtain assistance and advice.

QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY SKILLS REQUIRED

· ·Will have at least 3 to 5 years’ experience working on commercial tenders
· ·Be commercially astute
· ·Possess excellent communication skills
· ·To be self-motivated and work within a team environment.
· ·Be ambitious and determined
· ·Knowledge on the use of Microsoft project (or similar) is desirable.
· Basic knowledge of AutoCAD would be an advantage.
· ·Although not essential, experience with NEC & JCT contracts
· ·Comfortable with tenders between £50k and £1.5million

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for construction and fit-out projects.
• Analyse project specifications, drawings, and contracts.
• Obtain supplier and subcontractor quotes to ensure competitive Working closely with Contracts Director to manage with day-to-day development.
• Attending scope meetings for new projects.
• Completing quantity take-offs and measurements.
• Working independently to price tenders.
• Assisting with material, subcontract buying and PO’s.
• Assisting with pricing of variations throughout the project and supporting the delivery team.
• Collating material and contractor information for preparation of operating manuals.
  This is a long- term employment opportunity, working directly for a construction company that are accredited and have long term work commitments. Our clients are some of the UK’s largest retailers.