Estimator / Pre-Construction Manager

TieTalent; St Helens; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working pattern

Strong benefits package

Opportunity to influence major projects

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Merseyside seeks an Estimator / Pre-Construction Manager. This role involves bidding, developing cost databases, and managing a significant project. The ideal candidate has estimator experience, capability to lead, and enjoys collaboration in a flexible work environment. Excellent benefits are offered, including a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator with capability to lead Pre-Construction activities.
• Ability to form strategy on bids and manage the bid process.
• Interest in developing cost databases and long-term benchmarking.

Responsibilities

• Review tender packages and determine whether to bid.
• Lead the bid process as the single point of contact.
• Develop Bills of Quantities and create a tender programme.

Skills

Estimator experience

Bidding process management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Overview

Estimator / Pre-Construction Manager role at TieTalent, based in Merseyside. This is an Estimator heavy position with the opportunity to grow into a Pre-Construction Manager role within an established new build housing business.

Responsibilities

• Review tender packages and determine whether to bid.
• Lead the bid process as the single point of contact for all involved teams, including periodic work with land teams on feasibility.
• Develop Bills of Quantities beyond high-level budgets and create a high-level tender programme to hand over to the Site team.
• Develop a cost database for strategic benchmarking of market costs over the long term.
• Initially act as Pre-Construction Manager and Estimator, working with the Construction Director and Commercial Director.
• Contribute to building an end-to-end process that influences business wins for years to come.
• Possibly lead Pre-Construction activities even if you are primarily an Estimator, depending on fit.
• Manage your own department with a degree of autonomy and influence over projects, including a prominent 35 million value hi-rise project starting in 14 months.

What you get

• Flexible working pattern typical of 3 days at home and 2 days in the office (subject to preference and office arrangements).
• Vending machine options in the office and other office perks.
• Excellent benefits package including strong pension and holiday schemes.
• The chance to influence a major upcoming project and to run your own department.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator with the capability to lead Pre-Construction activities.
• Ability to form strategy on bids, manage the bid process, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Interest in developing cost databases and long-term cost benchmarking capabilities.
• Strong fit for a small but flexible business with emphasis on character and collaboration.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

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