Estimator & Contracts Lead for Construction Projects

Bamford Contract Services Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Bamford Contract Services Ltd in Rochdale is seeking an experienced Estimator / Contracts & Project Support Manager to join the team. You will lead tendering, pricing and commercial support for live projects, coordinating with directors, site teams and suppliers to keep costs controlled and contracts delivered on time.

The ideal candidate has construction estimating experience, strong commercial awareness and hands-on project management ability. A practical, proactive approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within construction estimating or a commercial role.
• Good understanding of construction costs, labour and materials.
• Experience dealing with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Confidence dealing with Directors, clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Good Microsoft Excel and general IT skills.
• A practical and hands-on approach to construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Estimating and costing new construction projects and contracts.
• Preparing accurate quotations and tender submissions.
• Reviewing construction drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Calculating labour, materials and subcontractor costs.
• Obtaining and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Assisting Directors with tenders and new contract opportunities.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and profit margins.
• Supporting the commercial management of live projects.
• Placing and managing subcontractor orders.
• Reviewing subcontractor accounts and applications.
• Ordering materials and liaising with suppliers.
• Assisting with project programming and monitoring progress.
• Working closely with site teams to ensure projects remain on programme.
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and contractors.
• Identifying potential cost issues and commercial risks.
• Assisting with variations, valuations and cost control.
• Providing general contracts, commercial and project management support.
• Helping to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and profitably.

Skills

Estimating

Costing

Budget monitoring

Negotiation

Communication

Reading drawings

Multi-project management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bamford Contract Services Ltd in Rochdale is seeking an experienced Estimator / Contracts & Project Support Manager to join the team. You will lead tendering, pricing and commercial support for live projects, coordinating with directors, site teams and suppliers to keep costs controlled and contracts delivered on time.

The ideal candidate has construction estimating experience, strong commercial awareness and hands-on project management ability. A practical, proactive approach is essential.