Senior Technical Estimator

Position: Senior Technical Estimator

Location: Milton Keynes

Proactive currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technical Estimator to begin work for a leading manufacturing and production business in Milton Keynes.

Due to rapid company expansion and an ever growing order book, our client is hoping to secure a Senior Technical Estimator to help ensure the quality and accuracy of the factory's function is well maintained throughout this new and excited influx of work.

Role Responsibilities:

Have a deep understanding of how to achieve spec compliance
Ability to review architect tender information to create a brief for the estimating team
Have an in-depth knowledge of the product range and supply chain to enable the best commercial solution
Ability to identify value engineering options and improvements
Quote revisions and other administration activities that may be required to assist the Project Consultant.
An ability to answer questions over the phone or email and add to the CRM system. This would come from our internal technical product training
Liaise with clients, contractors, architects, and suppliers to gather necessary information for accurate cost pricing.
To be considered for this role you will need the following skills/experience:

An in-depth knowledge of Excel
A good knowledge of what competitors we have for each of our systems, and the relevant benefits of ours over theirs
Understand the construction industry, the fire door industry and the key industry standards and regulations
A clear understanding of each product and it's specific details, what situations it's used in, and certifications required.
The ability to navigate and utilise the Pipedrive CRM system effectively
The ability to plan and control how you manage your time and tasks to accomplish company objectives.
Effective communication to be able to express ideas and views, clearly and concisely either verbally or in written form.
Candidate will need to be prepared to focus on task completion, which may require a flexible approach to working hours.
Ability to adapt and be flexible to the needs to the project/team.

If you are interested in this position, please apply with a copy of your CV & a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity with you in further detail.

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Charley McCleave on (phone number removed) or .

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