­­Job Title: Estimator

Location: Plymouth

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time, Monday-Friday

Ventro, Firntec and LivGreen are an exciting group of companies focused on fire-safety services and net zero retrofit. We are looking for an Estimator, this is to join our existing team of Active/Passive Estimators. As an Estimator you will complete cost estimations, providing detailed estimates for potential projects. The Estimator will request quotes from suppliers and contractors to review and compare.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Review and evaluate cost estimates
• Create water-tight specification to correlate with quotations
• Communicate with trade partners and team members regarding new and current projects
• Ensure timely completion of estimates
• Understand scope of work to bid
• Manage bid pricing from all vendors
• Prepare cost analysis
• Create estimates based off both Site Survey and Tender (ITT) Documentation, considering any additional works, i.e. hindrances, access issues that may affect costs during the project
• Ability to work within timeframes and work well under pressure
• Ability to work well in a team environment as well as work individually in prioritising tasks
• Ability to understand floor plans and CAD Drawings.
• Good attention to detail

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience within a similar role – Desired but not essential
• Technical knowledge
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Time management skills and ability to prioritise
• Ability to work well under pressure and within given timescales
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications

What you will get in return:

• Ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Healthcare scheme
• Regular company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company reward scheme (vouchers, etc)

Ventro Ltd values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Note: Ventro prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible. We do not accept speculative CVs and no fee will be applicable if sent.