Estimator

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable contractor in Essex seeks an experienced Estimator to join their pre-construction team. The role involves overseeing tender activities, providing detailed breakdowns, and ensuring effective communication throughout the bidding process. Candidates should have at least 3 years' experience in a main contracting environment, with work on fit out or refurbishment contracts preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years previous estimating experience in a main contracting environment.
• Experience in new build, fit out, or refurbishment contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all tender and bid activity, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Provide detailed breakdowns of tenders to directors and clients.
• Communicate effectively with clients, suppliers, and colleagues.

Skills

Team player

Tender preparation

Risk analysis

Job description

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GVR Solutions are currently representing a reputable and very well-established main contractor, based in Essex, who have entered the market for an Estimator to join their pre-construction team.

As a main contractor they provide refurbishment and fit out services in the Blue light, Commercial, Education and accommodation sectors with project values up to £4m/£5m.

Responsibilities of the Estimator:

• Working closely with the pre-construction director
• Oversee all tender and bid activity including pricing, preparation and submission, ensuring accuracy and quality, from initial enquiry and take-offs
• Provide detailed breakdowns of tenders to directors and clients
• Analysis of risk and opportunity
• Obtain best value sub-contract and supplier prices in order to maximise value for money within secured works
• Procurement of sub-contract works including documentation and compliance
• Effective communication with clients, suppliers, external consultants and colleagues through to senior management.

The Estimator must have/be:

• Minimum 3 years previous Estimating experience working within a main contracting environment.
• A team player
• Previous experience as an Estimator
• Experience working on either new build, fit out or refurbishment contracts

If you are interested in the above Estimator role, then please get in touch.