Estimator (Senior) - Construction

ICDS (UK) Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction recruitment firm is seeking a Construction Estimator based in North London. The successful candidate will manage tendering for construction projects, which include high-rise concrete frames and major groundworks. Essential skills include several years of estimating experience, relevant qualifications, and proficiency in IT, particularly MS Excel. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus

Car

Pension

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Several years’ experience in an estimating role in contracting or specialist contracting.
• Excellent IT skills, including familiarity with MS Office applications.
• Experience in sourcing subcontractor and supplier quotations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and collate accurate, detailed, and timely tenders.
• Sourcing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Assist in the ongoing development of systems and procedures.

Skills

Estimating

Analytical skills

IT skills

Communication

Education

Relevant third level qualification

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

QS/Estimating software

Job description

Construction Estimator | London (North)

c.£100k, Bonus, Car, Pension & Benefits

The successful candidate will be HQ based in North London involved in tendering for all construction projects within the M25, sectors include high‑rise concrete frames, major groundworks, piling, substructure to fit‑out.

Duties will include preparing and collating accurate, detailed, and timely tenders based on drawings, specifications, bills of quantities and other information to secure profitable work orders. This involves sourcing subcontractor and supplier quotations, analysing information for ambiguity, risk and qualification and seeking clarification where necessary.

The successful candidate will assist in the ongoing development of systems and procedures used in tendering and will keep up to date with contractual changes and other developments in the construction industry. They will work both in a team and on their own initiative and will have excellent IT skills including familiarity with MS office applications, including Excel and a QS/Estimating or related package.

Requirements:

Candidates should have several years’ experience in an estimating role in a contracting or a specialist contracting background together with a relevant third level qualification.

Rewards:

An attractive remuneration package will be provided, as will opportunities for continuous professional development, including active membership of a relevant professional body. Interested?

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