Estimator

Edwards & Pearce; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful construction firm in Lincoln is looking for an experienced Estimator to join their BMS team. The ideal candidate will deliver competitive and accurate tendering for projects up to £10m. Responsibilities include overseeing tenders, managing budgets, and preparing documents. Candidates should have a solid construction background, proficiency in Microsoft tools, and an innovative approach to problem-solving. This full-time position offers attractive benefits, including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

31 days annual leave plus additional long service days

Company car or car allowance

Profit Related Pay Scheme

Royal London Pension scheme

Save as You Earn share saving scheme

Life cover of 3x salary

Various health benefits and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Building background with extensive knowledge of refurbishment and new builds.
• Understanding of current CDM 2015 Health and Safety requirements.
• Experience managing various contracts and procuring subcontract packages.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing Traditional and Design & Build tenders.
• Preparing sub-contract and material enquiries.
• Producing detailed bills of quantities.
• Managing budgets, estimates, and cost plans.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Estimating software

Education

HNC, Diploma, or Degree in a construction-related subject

Job description

Overview

Our client is a highly successful family run construction business which has been operating for a number of years. They specialise in construction projects in the Lincoln and extended East Midlands region, as well as planned and reactive minor works and maintenance jobs. They have a variety of clients in a range of sectors, including affordable housing, food, retail, education, commercial, industrial and health.

Role

They are currently seeking an experienced Estimator to join the BMS team, to deliver a competitive and accurate tendering function for projects up to 10m. Based at the Head Office in Lincoln, this division undertakes a variety of new build and refurbishment projects in the region.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing Traditional and Design & Build tenders
• Appraising tender documents, preparing sub-contract and material enquiries
• Producing detailed and measured bills of quantities
• Risk and value management
• Preparation of budgets, estimates and cost plans
• Internal tender adjudications and external client presentations

Candidate

Candidates must have a building background with extensive knowledge of all aspects of refurbishment and new build construction across numerous sectors. Have a good understanding of current CDM 2015 Health and Safety requirements, modern methods of construction and contractual awareness. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel. Experience using specialist estimating software packages. A High Education qualification (HNC, Diploma, Degree) in a construction-related subject would be an advantage but not essential. Experience of procuring small and large subcontract packages. To have experience of managing a range of contracts at any one time. The successful candidate must have high attention to detail, provide an innovative and proactive approach to problem solving whilst being able to plan effectively to ensure deadlines are met.

Benefits

The role is full time (Apply online only Monday to Friday. Salary will be commensurate with experience, skill level and qualifications.

• 31 days annual leave including Bank Holidays, plus additional long service days after each 5 years of continuous service;
• Company car or car allowance depending on preference
• Profit Related Pay (PRP) Scheme providing a profit share bonus in December each year, subject to being employed for the full financial year;
• Royal London Pension scheme with employee contribution of 5% of pensionable earnings and corresponding employer contribution of 3%;
• Save as You Earn (SAYE) share saving scheme providing the opportunity to become a shareholder and purchase tax free shares;
• Life cover of 3x salary, contractual sick pay up to 6 weeks per year and long terms sickness cover (all subject to policy conditions);
• Various other benefits from free fruit, staff discounts and offers, free health checks and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for training, development and progression.

Consultancy

Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.