Construction Estimator

Trevett Project Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established construction services contractor in London seeks an experienced Construction Estimator to join their commercial team. In this role, you will provide estimates for various projects, liaise with subcontractors, and manage financial aspects of contracts. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in commercial construction tenders, excellent communication skills, and is commercially astute.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension

Health benefits

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience working on commercial, construction, fit-out tenders.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project or similar software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide estimated costs of proposed projects and survey/cost completed works.
• Liaise with Sub-Contractors to gain competitive costings.
• Monitor and control finance of all estimated contracts.

Skills

5 years' experience in commercial construction tenders

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Commercially astute

Ambitious and determined

Knowledge of Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

Construction Estimator - £70k - £75k - London

This company is an established Construction & Building Services Contractor with regional offices throughout the UK and turnover in excess of £60m. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estimator into their commercial team based from their offices in London - (SE17). The company delivers a broad range of projects from minor works to construction fit-outs & refurbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide estimated costs of proposed projects and survey/cost completed works
• Liaise with Sub-Contractors as required to gain competitive costings
• Prepare detailed forward plans of work commitments and appropriate labour requirements.
• Liaise with departmental staff, client departments, contractors, suppliers and statutory authorities in matters relating to work as appropriate.
• Monitor and control the day-to-day finance of all estimated contracts, up to and including production of final accounts
• Order and ensure that materials, equipment and plant detailed in specifications and drawings for construction or improvement work are ordered in accordance with tendering procedures.
• Liaise with specialists and consultants as appropriate to obtain assistance and advice.

Qualifications and key skills

• Will have at least 5 years' experience working on commercial, construction, fit-out tenders
• Be commercially astute
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Be able to work well within a team environment
• Be ambitious and determined
• Knowledge on the use of Microsoft project (or similar) is desirable.
• Although not essential, experience with NEC & JCT contracts

Benefits

Benefits include 25 days hols, pension, health