Estimator

Lindum; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindum, a family-run construction business, is seeking an experienced Estimator for their Building Maintenance Services division in Lincoln. The role involves delivering competitive tenders for projects up to £10m, requiring a solid background in construction and an understanding of health and safety regulations. The successful candidate will enjoy a full-time office-based position with opportunities for salary progression and employee benefits including a pension and training.

Benefits

Group Personal Pension

Profit related pay

Employee share scheme

Opportunities for further training

Development and progression

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of refurbishment and new build construction.
• Good understanding of CDM 2015 Health and Safety.
• Experience managing a range of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing Traditional and Design & Build tenders.
• Preparing budgets, estimates, and cost plans.
• Conducting internal tender adjudications and client presentations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Planning

Education

HNC, Diploma, or Degree in construction-related subject

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Specialist estimating software

Job description

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Lindum Group is a family run construction business which has been operating successfully since 1956 and have featured in the top 100 of The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For. We have offices based in Lincoln, York and Peterborough and manage New Builds, Refurbishments and Maintenance projects across England.

Lindum BMS is the Group’s Building Maintenance Services division, specialising in construction projects in the Lincoln and extended East Midlands region, as well as planned and reactive minor works and maintenance jobs. We have a variety of clients in a range of sectors, including affordable housing, food, retail, education, commercial, industrial and health. Lindum is a well-established local construction company with long-standing client relationships demonstrated by the fact that most of the projects we deliver being procured via direct negotiation with existing clients.

About the role

We are currently seeking an experiencedEstimatorto join BMS, to deliver a competitive and accurate tendering function for projects up to £10m. Based at our Head Office at Lindum Business Park, our Lincoln division undertakes a variety of new build and refurbishment projects in the region,

Responsibilities will include

• 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

What we’re looking for

• 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.

What We Can Offer

The role is a full time (0800 – 1700) Monday to Friday office based role. Flexibility may be offered for the successful applicant. Salary will be commensurate with experience, skill level and qualifications. Benefits include Group Personal Pension, profit related pay, employee share scheme and opportunities for further training, development and progression.