Estimator

Fawkes & Reece Group; Verwood; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive benefits package

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group in Verwood, Dorset, is recruiting an experienced Estimator to join their regional pre-construction team. They handle new-build and refurbishment projects up to around £6.0m across sectors.

You will price projects from conception, manage the bid process, report to the Pre-Construction Manager, and mentor junior staff. The role involves travel to sites within the region.

Salary up to £70k with extensive benefits and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as Estimator in a main contractor handling mid-value projects.
• Experience with single and two-stage tender routes.
• Familiarity with JCT and NEC contract forms.
• Willingness to travel within the UK to Verwood/sites.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage tenders up to £6.0m.
• Collaborate with the bid team.
• Mentor junior pre-construction staff.
• Contribute to pricing from conception and ensure accurate tenders.

Skills

Tendering

Pricing

Team mentoring

Bid collaboration

Main contractor experience

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join a regional main contractor based out of Verwood, Dorset. They undertake new-build and refurbishment projects, typically up to around £6.0m in value, across the commercial, education, healthcare and public sectors. As a result of continued growth in the region, they're now looking to bring an additional Estimator onto their pre-construction team.

About the role of Estimator:

As Estimator, you will be involved in projects from initial conception, managing the pricing process to ensure projects are tendered accurately. You will be reporting into the Pre-Construction Manager and may be expected to help with the mentoring of more junior members of staff.

• Manage tenders valuing up to £6.0m
• Work collaboratively with the bid team
• Helping to mentor more junior members of the pre-construction team

Key Requirements as Estimator:

• Held an Estimator position within a main contractor who operates with similar project values
• Have experience with both single and two-stage routes
• Have some experience with JCT and NEC contract forms
• Live within commutable distance to Verwood, Dorset and be happy to travel there / to site as required
• MUST have the full right to work in the UK

What's on offer in return:

• Salary: Up to £70k
• Extensive benefits package
• Opportunity for progression within the business
• A business with a strong reputation in the region and solid cash position

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Estimator to join a great regional contractor business where you can continue to forge a lasting career. If you think you'd be a suitable fit for the position or would like more information about the role,