Senior Estimator & Project Liaison
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Salary: up to £50,000
Hours: 8am-4pm, 1 hour lunch, Monday to Thursday in the office, Friday work from home
Vehicle: Access to a company vehicle that has a fuel card for site visits
Our client, a reputable company specialising in high-quality development and maintenance services across commercial and residential sectors, is hiring for a Senior Estimator & Project Liaison. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit team that values collaboration, clear communication, and practical problem solving.
What you will be doing:
- Prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates and tender submissions for diverse projects.
- Support business development by evaluating leads, developing proposals, and converting opportunities.
- Navigate building regulations, planning portals, and permit processes; liaise with local authorities and regulatory bodies.
- Act as the primary contact for project applications, queries, and inspections.
- Lead project management activities including scope definition, scheduling, resource planning, and risk management.
- Manage materials, supply chains, unit rates, and oversee budget control throughout project lifecycles.
- Produce and monitor budgets, forecasts, and cost reports; elevate variances as needed.
- Line-manage and mentor technicians, ensuring health, safety, and quality standards are met.
- Support and supervise an administrator, delegating tasks and fostering their professional development.
- Contribute to team decision-making and support colleagues’ growth.
- Maintain weekly updates on quotes and estimates, manage scope of works once jobs are approved, and oversee deposit requests and work statuses.
What you will bring:
- Proven experience in estimating and cost management for commercial and residential projects.
- Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
- Deep knowledge of building materials, supply chains, and budget control.
- Familiarity with building regulations, planning applications, and local authority procedures.
- Experience liaising with councils and regulatory bodies.
- People-management skills, including supervising technicians and administrative staff.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and commercial awareness.
- Proficiency with estimating software and MS Office; experience with planning portals or construction management systems is a plus.
- Full UK driving licence (if site visits are required).
Preferred:
- Formal qualifications in estimating, project management, or construction management (e.g., HNC/HND, NVQ, degree).
- Experience in business development and preparing commercial proposals.
This is an exciting chance to contribute to meaningful projects while developing your career within a supportive team. If you are ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic environment, I would love to hear from you!
Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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