Cheetham Hill Construction is a family run business which has been operating for over 55 years. We value loyalty and fairness and have many members of the team who have been with the company over 25 years. You will not just be a number but an integral team member with chances to receive more training and the opportunity to progress.
You will play a crucial role in supporting the continuous flow of new business through the Company. We conduct a wide variety of civil engineering and construction contracts, ranging in value from £5,000 to £15million for an increasingly broad spectrum of clients. Ideally, you will have already worked in a similar role for a civil engineering contractor, pricing works involving earthworks, concrete, drainage, and remediation etc.
What you will be doing: On a day-to-day basis, you will be involved in:
- Reviewing incoming enquiries
- Assessing all relevant technical issues
- Conducting site visits
- Preparing take-offs and materials schedules
- Preparing subcontract enquiries and evaluating quotations
- Preparing estimates and outlining programmes for the costs of the works
- Coordinating tender submissions including health and safety, environmental and quality elements
- Submitting proposals to clients
- Negotiating terms and conditions with clients prior to contract award
- Participating in tender handover meetings
What you will need:
- Good IT skills, including the Microsoft Office suite of software
- Knowledge of estimating software and Microsoft Project beneficial but not essential
- Ability to review construction drawings and perform quantity take-offs
- Skill to produce estimates from first principles
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good time-management and organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously
- Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
- A professional attitude to representing the Company
- Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines
- Capability to work on multiple tenders and budgets
Benefits: You will be joining a fast-paced environment, where no two days are the same. In return we can offer you a competitive salary, pension, generous holidays, private healthcare and either a car allowance or company car.
To apply: Please email your CV with covering letter to c.chamberlain@chc.co.uk or call 0161 761 5109 and ask to speak to Claire Chamberlain.
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