Estimator

Rogers McHugh Recruitment; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogers McHugh Recruitment is seeking an Estimator to join the pre-construction team on commercial and industrial fit out and refurbishment projects across the UK. Location: Warrington or Salford; salary (£40,000 - £60,000) plus car allowance and travel expenses.

Roles range from Assistant to Senior, with responsibilities and salary reflecting experience. Projects typically range from £100k to £3m, with 5 weeks to 5 months programmes.

Qualifications

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or HND/HNC in Construction preferred; relevant estimating experience also considered.
• Experience in estimating or pre-construction within construction.
• Able to read drawings, specs and tender documentation, and manage multiple tenders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates and tenders for competitive tenders and price work.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work and tender docs.
• Complete take-offs and build up rates for labour, materials and subcontractors.
• Obtain quotations from subcontractors and suppliers and assess them.
• Prepare preliminaries, overheads and profit allowances.
• Attend site and tender meetings as required and develop tenders to submission.

Skills

Reading drawings

Tendering

Cost estimation

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

BSc Quantity Surveying / HND/HNC Construction

Job description

Estimator (Assistant Senior)

Location: Warrington or Salford

Salary: £40,000 - £60,000

Package: £5,000 Car Allowance, Mileage, Travel Expenses, etc.

Project Types: Commercial Buildings, Cat A & Cat B Office Fit Outs, Industrial Buildings, Warehouses

The Role

We are looking for an Estimator to join the pre-construction team, working alongside the Senior Estimator, Pre-Construction Director and wider commercial team on commercial and industrial fit out and refurbishment projects across the UK.

Projects range in value from £100k to £3m, with typical programme durations of 5 weeks to 5 months.

The role is open to Assistant through to Senior level, with responsibilities and salary reflecting experience. The company is open to candidates from different sectors who have the right character, attitude and passion to develop within the business.

Duties

• Prepare accurate estimates and tenders for a mixture of competitive tenders, repeat client price work and framework opportunities.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work and tender documentation.
• Complete take-offs and prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Obtain and assess quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Build up rates and pricing for labour, materials, plant and subcontractor packages.
• Prepare preliminaries, overheads and profit allowances.
• Review and compare subcontractor and supplier tenders to ensure competitive and accurate pricing.
• Identify risks, exclusions and opportunities within tender packages.
• Assist with tender queries and clarifications throughout the pre-construction process.
• Attend site visits, client meetings and tender meetings where required.
• Work closely with the Pre-Construction Director, Senior Estimator, Quantity Surveyors and wider project team to develop tenders through to submission.
• Take increasing responsibility for the full pre-construction process as experience develops.

Requirements

• BSc in Quantity Surveying, HND or HNC in Construction would be preferred, although relevant estimating experience will also be considered.
• Experience working in an estimating or pre-construction role within construction.
• Candidates from different construction sectors will be considered, with the right character, attitude and willingness to develop.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, materials, labour and subcontractor packages.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong attention to detail with good commercial awareness.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple tenders at different stages.
• Full UK Driving Licence.