Estimator

Fawkes & Reece; West Malling; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established main contractor in West Malling is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a construction estimating role. Responsibilities include managing the tender process, preparing bid submissions, and liaising with various teams to ensure compliance with standards. This position offers a competitive salary up to £70,000, a company car or allowance, and opportunities for growth within the business.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £70,000

Company car / Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Growth opportunity within the business

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in an Estimating role for a construction business.

Responsibilities

• Manage tender process and obtain quotes.
• Prepare full bid submissions and cost breakdowns.
• Liaise with teams to ensure cost control and compliance.
• Perform cost comparisons and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with company's sustainability and quality standards.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a well-established main contractor who are looking to bring in an experienced Estimator to their growing team. The company specialises in commercial, logistics and retail projects and we are therefore looking for somebody who can bring a strong commercial awareness, attention to detail and a proactive approach to tendering and cost planning.

For this position, we are looking for somebody with 5+ years experience in an Estimating role for a construction business.

Responsibilities

• Manage tender process, review tender documents, engage with subcontractors/suppliers and obtain quotes, perform package costing.
• Prepare full bid submissions, cost breakdowns, preliminaries, risk allowances and profit margins.
• Liaise with design, pre-construction and operations teams to ensure buildability, cost control and compliance with the company's standards.
• Perform cost comparisons, value engineering options and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with the companies emphasis on sustainability, health and safety and quality standards, all core values of the business.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
• Company car / Car allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Growth opportunity within the business

For further information please contact Lucy in the Brighton office on... [e-mail]