Estimator – Tendering & Costing for £5m-£25m Builds

Versa Consulting Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Versa Consulting Limited in Bristol is seeking an experienced Estimator to price a varied portfolio of projects typically £5m-£10m, with larger schemes up to £25m. You will lead competitive tenders for new build and refurbishment and produce accurate cost plans and tender submissions.

You will review drawings, obtain subcontractor quotations, identify value engineering opportunities, attend pre-tender meetings and collaborate with commercial and operations teams to support bid submissions and

Qualifications

• Proven estimating experience with a main contractor.
• Experience pricing projects from £5m-£10m, ideally up to £25m.
• New build and refurbishment project experience.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficient in estimating software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare competitive tenders for new build and refurbishment projects.
• Produce accurate cost plans and tender submissions.
• Review drawings, specifications and contract documents.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify value engineering opportunities.
• Attend pre-tender and client meetings.
• Assess project risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with operational and commercial teams.
• Support bid presentations and negotiations.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Cost planning

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

MS Office

Estimating software

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Versa Consulting Limited in Bristol is seeking an experienced Estimator to price a varied portfolio of projects typically £5m-£10m, with larger schemes up to £25m. You will lead competitive tenders for new build and refurbishment and produce accurate cost plans and tender submissions.

You will review drawings, obtain subcontractor quotations, identify value engineering opportunities, attend pre-tender meetings and collaborate with commercial and operations teams to support bid submissions and