Demolition Estimator

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as Demolition Estimator/ Assistant Estimator working at our Warrington office as part of our Demolition team.

Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on experience

About the role

We are looking for an Estimator (or Assistant Estimator, depending on experience) to join our busy demolition estimating team. The core focus is demolition, but there will also be opportunities to work across our other service lines. An experienced Estimator will be expected to take tenders from start to finish, while those developing into the role will receive training and support to grow into that responsibility. 

The role calls for accuracy, attention to detail and a clear understanding of tender processes, bills of quantities and drawing take-offs. Strong IT skills are essential, along with the ability to balance quality with timely output. 

Role responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for demolition and associated works
• Review and interpret drawings, tender documents and bills of quantities
• Carry out take-offs and ensure accuracy in measurements and pricing
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain rates
• Compile and submit tenders in line with client requirements and deadlines
• Attend client or bid meetings as required (for experienced Estimators)
• Provide clear updates to the estimating team and management

About you  

• Experience working with tender documents and bills of quantities
• Strong numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and MS Project
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the UK

Desirable

• Previous experience in estimating within demolition, construction or civil engineering
• Construction-related qualification (HNC, BTEC, degree)

 Rhodar is a leading specialist enabling works provider. We specialise in a portfolio of services including Asbestos Removal, Demolition, Land Remediation, and Passive Fire Protection.

Supported by over 500 employees at 14 facilities nationwide, our highly trained teams are trusted by major corporations to offer a specialist enabling works solutions covering our core disciplines either individually or collectively across both public and private sectors.

The scale of our projects range from multi-million-pound regeneration works, combining our core specialisms, to domestic support for insurance clients and housing associations.

You can read more about the work we do at www.rhodar.co.uk.

 Rhodar Culture

At Rhodar we pride ourselves on our culture, In Pursuit of Excellence (IPOE) is our cultural programme and it permeates everything we do. Our Values are:

• Teamwork
• Positivity
• Quality
• Responsibility
• Professionalism
• Leadership
• Integrity

Every 18 months we hold a conference which brings together employees from across the country. During the day we share business developments, divisional updates and present staff awards based on our values.

Why Rhodar?

• Part of an EOT (Employee-Owned Trust) with the potential to earn an annual bonus, based on profitability of the business
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as standard, plus up to 5 additional days based on length of service
• Christmas shutdown (utilising annual leave & bank holidays)
• Annual pay review
• Company pension scheme with enhanced contributions
• Flexible start and finish times
• Free on-site parking
• Annual appraisal, including learning & development plan
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities
• Investors in People recognition – 2015, 2019 and 2022
• Access to an employee assistance programme, including counselling services, and mental health first aiders to support your health and wellbeing
• Opportunities to partake in volunteer work and charity events

We are committed to being the leaders in our sector and ensure that we develop our employees to reach their full potential. If you are interested in joining an ambitious forward-thinking business with great opportunities for career development, we would love to hear from you.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to reply to each individual applicant. If you do not hear from us within four weeks, then unfortunately your application has not been successful.

We will keep your application on file for six months and we will consider you for future roles within the organisation during this time. Your information will be deleted after six-months. If you wish to be considered for roles after this point, then you will need to re-apply.

Rhodar Industrial Services is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.