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Freelance Estimator
Roberta Lye
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Stanton, United Kingdom
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I'm offering
Excellent ability to manage and work alongside others, achieving tight deadlines whether individually or as a group. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. A strong willingness to learn and progress within any company / industry resulting in not being afraid of hard work or helping others when needed.
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United Kingdom
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Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Available
My experience
2016 - ?
freelance
Managing Director
RBCE Ltd.
• Estimating services provided as listed below for Drylining, Partitions (BG, Knauf, La Farge & Siniat), Metsec, Suspended Ceiling, Render, Screed, Interior Fit Out, Terrazzo and Tiling - provided to various Sub Contractors.
◦ Review of Enquiry documents (scope of works, annex, logistics, traffic management plan, programme, specifications, schedules, drawings, sub contract etc)
◦ Raise RFI's / TQ's during the tender process
◦ Complete take off for the required scope using either 'On Centre Take Off' software or 'Bluebeam'
◦ Insert take off qty's on to pricing schedule including expanding / correcting / revising any descriptions of the systems and inserting new relevant comments in relation to the works i.e possible upgrade of systems to achieve requirements or issues with buildability / design etc
◦ Completing tender clarifications
◦ Pricing of works using the Sub Contractor's specific rate templates (normally excel or Causeway)
◦ Pricing of prelims using the Sub Contractor's specific rates / prelim template
◦ If required a programme of works can be created either using excel or Asta (again both using the sub contractor's template / software)
◦ Attending any internal meetings with the Subcontractor to review the tender before submission to the Client / Main Contractor
◦ Attending any pre-tender / mid-bid meetings with the Client / Main Contractor
◦ Attending any post tender with the Sub Contractor and Client / Main Contractor
◦ Supply of scope drawings for quotation submission
◦ Review of sub contract / contract whether specific only to the scope / spec / project documents and / or the JCT / NEC clauses (subject to the main JCT / NEC list of clauses being supplied by the Sub Contractor).
• Quantity Surveying services can also be provided for the same trades as listed above, using the same measuring software and using the Sub Contractor's templates / schedules.
• Contract Review of JCT's available
◦ Review of Enquiry documents (scope of works, annex, logistics, traffic management plan, programme, specifications, schedules, drawings, sub contract etc)
◦ Raise RFI's / TQ's during the tender process
◦ Complete take off for the required scope using either 'On Centre Take Off' software or 'Bluebeam'
◦ Insert take off qty's on to pricing schedule including expanding / correcting / revising any descriptions of the systems and inserting new relevant comments in relation to the works i.e possible upgrade of systems to achieve requirements or issues with buildability / design etc
◦ Completing tender clarifications
◦ Pricing of works using the Sub Contractor's specific rate templates (normally excel or Causeway)
◦ Pricing of prelims using the Sub Contractor's specific rates / prelim template
◦ If required a programme of works can be created either using excel or Asta (again both using the sub contractor's template / software)
◦ Attending any internal meetings with the Subcontractor to review the tender before submission to the Client / Main Contractor
◦ Attending any pre-tender / mid-bid meetings with the Client / Main Contractor
◦ Attending any post tender with the Sub Contractor and Client / Main Contractor
◦ Supply of scope drawings for quotation submission
◦ Review of sub contract / contract whether specific only to the scope / spec / project documents and / or the JCT / NEC clauses (subject to the main JCT / NEC list of clauses being supplied by the Sub Contractor).
• Quantity Surveying services can also be provided for the same trades as listed above, using the same measuring software and using the Sub Contractor's templates / schedules.
• Contract Review of JCT's available
Design, Excel, Management, Software, Interior
2014 - 2016
freelance
Estimating Manager
DMC Contracts Ltd.
Duties Include:
• Reviewing all tenders received, allocating projects to each Estimator.
• Overseeing each Estimators project, running through scope, logistics, rates & prelims.
• Offering support, advice, training where required, personal progression & employee reviews.
• Interviewing for new roles.
• Pricing of projects and preparation of quotes for works up to £5 million covering works for Screed, Tiling, Paving & Terrazzo Tiling.
• Being responsible for the pricing of all large Crossrail packages
• Using 'On Centre' Software for electronic take-offs.
• Building strong relations with clients before, during and after the quotation process.
• Attending Mid-Bid meetings, Post Tender meetings, site meetings and chairing Handover meetings.
• File Management of quoted works and awarded works.
• Continual management / updating of templates, schedules & libraries.
• Training of Junior Estimators
• Reviewing all tenders received, allocating projects to each Estimator.
• Overseeing each Estimators project, running through scope, logistics, rates & prelims.
• Offering support, advice, training where required, personal progression & employee reviews.
• Interviewing for new roles.
• Pricing of projects and preparation of quotes for works up to £5 million covering works for Screed, Tiling, Paving & Terrazzo Tiling.
• Being responsible for the pricing of all large Crossrail packages
• Using 'On Centre' Software for electronic take-offs.
• Building strong relations with clients before, during and after the quotation process.
• Attending Mid-Bid meetings, Post Tender meetings, site meetings and chairing Handover meetings.
• File Management of quoted works and awarded works.
• Continual management / updating of templates, schedules & libraries.
• Training of Junior Estimators
Training, Management, Support, Software, Manager, UP
2014 - 2015
freelance
Estimating Consultant (Free-lance)
PPC Tiling.
Duties Include:
• Reviewing all tenders issued, measuring scope required (all tiling), quantifying the pricing schedule, clarifying any anomalies in the ITT info issued.
• Reviewing all tenders issued, measuring scope required (all tiling), quantifying the pricing schedule, clarifying any anomalies in the ITT info issued.
2014 - 2015
freelance
Estimating Consultant (Free-lance)
Merchant Contracts.
Duties Include:
• Reviewing all tenders issued, measuring scope required (all soft floor finishes), quantifying the pricing schedule, clarifying any anomalies in the ITT info issued.
• Reviewing all tenders issued, measuring scope required (all soft floor finishes), quantifying the pricing schedule, clarifying any anomalies in the ITT info issued.
2014 - 2014
freelance
Estimating Consultant
Harrison Jorge Ltd.
Duties Include:
• All duties as listed below as Drylining & Fit Out Estimator
• All duties as listed below as Drylining & Fit Out Estimator
2012 - 2014
job
Estimating Manager
Fireclad.
Duties Include:
• Reviewing all tenders received, allocating projects to each Estimator.
• Overseeing each Estimators project, running through scope, logistics, rates & prelims.
• Offering support, advice, training where required, personal progression & employee reviews.
• Interviewing for new roles.
• All duties as listed below
• Reviewing all tenders received, allocating projects to each Estimator.
• Overseeing each Estimators project, running through scope, logistics, rates & prelims.
• Offering support, advice, training where required, personal progression & employee reviews.
• Interviewing for new roles.
• All duties as listed below
Training, Support, Manager
2010 - 2012
job
Drylining & Fit Out Estimator
Fireclad.
Duties Include:
• Pricing of projects and preparation of quotes for works up to £13 million for Fireclad Drylining, Suspended Ceilings, Screed & Fire Protection
• Pricing of projects and preparation of quotes for works up to £5 million for Harrison Jorge Fit Out works predominantly covering Sanitary ware, Fixtures & Fittings, Furniture, Joinery, Doors, Ironmongery and M&E.
• Using 'On Centre' Software for electronic take-offs.
• Using 'Asta' software for creating programmes & labour histograms.
• Building strong relations with clients before, during and after the quotation process.
• Attending Mid-Bid meetings, Post Tender meetings, site meetings and chairing Handover meetings.
• File Management of quoted works and awarded works.
• Continual management / updating of templates, schedules & libraries.
• Training of Junior Estimator
• Pricing of projects and preparation of quotes for works up to £13 million for Fireclad Drylining, Suspended Ceilings, Screed & Fire Protection
• Pricing of projects and preparation of quotes for works up to £5 million for Harrison Jorge Fit Out works predominantly covering Sanitary ware, Fixtures & Fittings, Furniture, Joinery, Doors, Ironmongery and M&E.
• Using 'On Centre' Software for electronic take-offs.
• Using 'Asta' software for creating programmes & labour histograms.
• Building strong relations with clients before, during and after the quotation process.
• Attending Mid-Bid meetings, Post Tender meetings, site meetings and chairing Handover meetings.
• File Management of quoted works and awarded works.
• Continual management / updating of templates, schedules & libraries.
• Training of Junior Estimator
Training, Management, Software, UP
2005 - 2010
job
Drylining Estimator
R&S Fire & Security Ltd.
Duties Include:
• Pricing of projects and preparation of quotes for works up to £5 million for the main targeted works of Partitions and Suspended ceilings.
• Further works priced alongside Drylining consists of Metsec, Screed, Render & Fire Protection.
• Creating BOQ using 'Causeway' Estimating Software.
• Building strong relations with clients before, during and after the quotation process.
• Attending Mid-Bid meetings, Post Tender meetings, site meetings and chairing Handover meetings.
• File Management of quoted works and awarded works.
• Training of Junior Estimators.
Other experience gained: Quantity Surveying for 3 months
• Pricing of projects and preparation of quotes for works up to £5 million for the main targeted works of Partitions and Suspended ceilings.
• Further works priced alongside Drylining consists of Metsec, Screed, Render & Fire Protection.
• Creating BOQ using 'Causeway' Estimating Software.
• Building strong relations with clients before, during and after the quotation process.
• Attending Mid-Bid meetings, Post Tender meetings, site meetings and chairing Handover meetings.
• File Management of quoted works and awarded works.
• Training of Junior Estimators.
Other experience gained: Quantity Surveying for 3 months
Training, Management, Software, UP
2004 - 2006
job
Durasteel Estimator
R&S Fire and Security Ltd.
Duties Include:
• Pricing and preparation of quotes for Durasteel and Firestopping works up to £300k. based in the UK and overseas.
• Keeping the File Management system updated for potential and current projects.
• Ensuring good relations are established throughout and after the tender process with our Clients.
• Raising of Invoices, applications and purchase requisitions for all Durasteel jobs.
• Pricing and preparation of quotes for Durasteel and Firestopping works up to £300k. based in the UK and overseas.
• Keeping the File Management system updated for potential and current projects.
• Ensuring good relations are established throughout and after the tender process with our Clients.
• Raising of Invoices, applications and purchase requisitions for all Durasteel jobs.
Management, UP
2004 - 2004
job
Receptionist
General Administration.
Duties Include:
• Answering of phones, directing calls to the appropriate department.
• Raising of Invoices and purchase requisitions.
• Chasing outstanding payments and retention.
• Answering of phones, directing calls to the appropriate department.
• Raising of Invoices and purchase requisitions.
• Chasing outstanding payments and retention.
Receptionist, Retention
2003 - 2004
job
Bar Supervisor
The New World Hotel.
I worked as Bar Supervisor at the above 4 star establishment, ensuring the smooth running of the bar for functions i.e. Weddings & Conferences. Completion of weekly staff rota's and wages, ordering of stock and ensuring the required H&S procedures are adhered to.
2003 - 2003
job
Acting Restaurant Manager
Holiday Inn.
Duties included the running of the restaurant on a day to day basis, banking of takings, hiring of employees, dealing with staff grievances, running weekly team meetings, ensuring H&S is followed to the correct procedures, completing staff rota's and wage's. On many occasions I was the On Call Duty Manager responsible for the Hotel, Restaurant and Conferencing departments, which also required me to be trained in First Aid.
Banking, ME, Manager
1998 - 2003
job
Waitress, to Receptionist, to Lead Receptionist to Hotel Manager
The Chafford Hundred Pub & Thurrock Travel Inn (Whitbread Plc).
Thurrock
Various roles starting off as Waitress, to Receptionist, to Lead Receptionist to Hotel Manager
Feb 1998 - Jan 2003
From starting off as a Waitress in Feb 1999 I eventually worked my way through the business on the bar, kitchen and over to Reception.
From June 2000 I started as a receptionist doing the general duties of making, amending and cancelling reservations, checking in and out customers, dealing with enquires and complaints and offering high customer service. I worked my up through to Lead Receptionist where I dealt with the banking of takings, staff rota's and wages. After 2 years of helping to improve standards for audits within the hotel as well as dealing with all customer complaints for the adjoining Restaurant and 5 other local restaurants within the chain I was promoted to Hotel Manager which I held the position for 6 months.
Various roles starting off as Waitress, to Receptionist, to Lead Receptionist to Hotel Manager
Feb 1998 - Jan 2003
From starting off as a Waitress in Feb 1999 I eventually worked my way through the business on the bar, kitchen and over to Reception.
From June 2000 I started as a receptionist doing the general duties of making, amending and cancelling reservations, checking in and out customers, dealing with enquires and complaints and offering high customer service. I worked my up through to Lead Receptionist where I dealt with the banking of takings, staff rota's and wages. After 2 years of helping to improve standards for audits within the hotel as well as dealing with all customer complaints for the adjoining Restaurant and 5 other local restaurants within the chain I was promoted to Hotel Manager which I held the position for 6 months.
Receptionist, Customer service, Service, Banking, Reception, Manager, UP
My education
William Edwards Secondary School
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