Senior Estimator
Permanent: Tier 1 Building Contractor
Salary: £70,000 – £84,000 + benefits package
A major UK Tier 1 building contractor who are known as a real market leader in their field, delivering new build construction projects in the public, private, and regulated sectors.
Due to natural expansion, the organisation has a requirement for an experienced Senior Estimator to join them on a permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a real household name in the industry and to work on prestigious projects.
If you are an experienced building or civil engineering estimator with sound technical capabilities backed up by a relevant engineering qualification such as an HNC, HND or degree then this exciting opportunity could be for you.
The Senior Estimator shall be responsible for Pre-Construction Estimating, working closely and directly with internal / external clients, other disciplines, and teams from project inception, accountable and responsible for all financial and estimating aspects of the projects.
* To liaise with the Estimating Director/Commercial Director/Finance department on contractual terms, bonds, and insurances
* Sound knowledge of Estimating on large scale building projects.
* Price from first principles, procurement of subs/materials quotes, preparation of tender settlement sheets to main contractor’s Prelims
* Fulfil the role of Senior Estimator on projects, managing all estimating elements with interface with suppliers, clients and across our commercial, operations, and project functions.
* Understand the corporate and contract specific estimating procedures and carry out all work in accordance with these.
* Responsible for the preparation of estimates from conception through to detailed estimates for identified projects within the company.
* Assist in the training of estimating staff and trainees/graduates working in or seconded to the department for a period of time.
* Liaise with the procurement in dealing with suppliers and subcontractors at tender stage to obtain the most competitive prices ensuring firm quotes are received for significant materials and subcontract items to support the best net estimate.
* Run multiple projects at any one time at different stages, cost plan, design feasibility, competitive tender.
* Database management
* Subcontract analysis and comparisons.
Proven track record as an Estimator with Construction experience
Proficiency in estimating software
Educated to degree or HND level in a Construction or related field with relevant work experience….