Vanta Staffing High Wycombe are recruiting for an Estimator for a local client in High Wycombe. You will be preparing and issuing quotations and ensure they are technically understood, quoted in line with specifications, drawings and tender requirements.

Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm (with 1 hour lunch)
GBP26,000 - GBP28,000 per annum

The main responsibilities for the Estimator will be:
Prepare and issue quotations.
Manage the quotations inbox, ensuring incoming emails are actioned or delegated accordingly.
Issue a bi-weekly report on enquiries received and collaborate with the sales team to develop strategies for each enquiry.
Oversee the company EMS system, ensuring that new companies, contacts, sales projects are added, and the system remains up-to-date.
Prepare project-specific documents, including technical submissions and schematics.
Process orders and prepare project handover documentation.
Upload project details to the company Vault and attend project handover meetings.
Attend weekly estimating meeting with the sales team.
Prepare tenders.
Manage EMS and sales office administration.
Track tender status and return dates.
Prepare project-specific and indicative schematics and technical submittals.
Oversee the sales order to project handover process.
From time to time, employees may be asked to perform duties outside of what is listed in the job description.

The key skills of the Estimator are:
The ability to work under pressure to meet set goals, budgets and deadlines.
The ability to manage time well and multitask.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Diligence.
Ability to work independently.
A technical aptitude / qualification to aid in understanding product characteristics and applications.
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet or estimating software.
The ability to read technical submissions and schematics and develop cost estimates.
Strong understanding of the commercial construction process.
Ideally have completed a Higher National Diploma with units in contract tendering, construction, estimating, buying and quantity surveying OR have completed a University Degree in Engineering, Accounting or a related field, OR have gained work experience as an Estimator.

Some of the benefits offered are:
25 days leave.
Health plan (after 6 months).
Life insurance (after 1 year).
Dress down Fridays.
Once a month paid lunch.

Vanta Staffing Limited

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