Estimator

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29

The employer

Award-winning building contractor, specialising in high-end restoration, refurbishment, heritage, and conservation work throughout East Anglia.

The job

An integral role in this small business, as Estimator you will hold overall responsibility for all pricing and tendering activities on projects from £500k-£3.5m+. You will be supported by an established and well-oiled team including the MD, Construction Manager, and a QS, as well as having access to external estimators for overflow.

Although the business is very well established and thriving, this is a new role for the company, and you will be afforded the opportunity to really take ownership of the function as the business continues to grow. There is also the potential to become a key part of the senior leadership of the business, along with the commensurate rewards, in the future.

What you'll need

Experienced Estimator, preferably with a background in high-end residential projects
A quantity surveying qualification an advantage but not essential
Knowledge of and interest in historic building restoration an advantage
Proven ability to price work up to £3.5m in value
Excelling communication and team working skills
Strategic & financial analysis skills
A pro-active approach to positively represent the business, with a passion towards construction and conservation/heritage work
A hands-on mentality, with the ability to adapt to different situations in assisting colleagues and the rest of the team.
A Full UK driving licence due to the location

Where you'll be based

The offices are near Bury St Edmunds, close to the A14.

What you'll receive

- c.£55,000 - £65,000 plus package dependent on experience
- An opportunity to become an integral part of the senior leadership team of a thriving business with extensive progression opportunities in the future
- Monday to Friday working week, 8.30am 5:00pm working hours (8.30am-4.30pm on Friday) 1 hour lunch break with a degree of flexibility depending on the needs of the business
- 31 days annual leave (including bank/Public holidays)
- Pension scheme
- Private healthcare scheme

Find out more

To discuss this position in more detail, please send your CV to martin@martin-salter.com or call 07983 967143.

All communication will be treated in complete confidence.