Lead Estimator: Car Allowance & Career Growth

M & K Consult Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance/company vehicle

Pension scheme

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

M & K Consult Ltd is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the estimating function on diverse construction projects in the North West. Based in Oldham, you will oversee tender production from enquiry through submission, collaborating with Directors, Pre-Construction and operations teams to secure profitable work.

You will review drawings, prepare take-offs and cost plans, obtain subcontractor quotations and identify risks, opportunities and value engineering options to optimise bids and project

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator in construction.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, procurement routes and contracts.
• Experience pricing projects across various sectors.
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of competitive tenders and estimates.
• Review tender documentation, drawings and specifications.
• Prepare accurate take-offs and cost plans.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify risks, opportunities and value engineering options.
• Attend site visits, tender interviews and pre-start meetings as required.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, supply chain partners and internal teams.
• Produce detailed pricing reports and tender adjudication documents.
• Support bid submissions and framework opportunities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the pre-construction process.

Skills

Tendering

Cost estimation

Cost planning

Subcontractor quotations

Value engineering

Client liaison

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

M & K Consult Ltd is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the estimating function on diverse construction projects in the North West. Based in Oldham, you will oversee tender production from enquiry through submission, collaborating with Directors, Pre-Construction and operations teams to secure profitable work.

You will review drawings, prepare take-offs and cost plans, obtain subcontractor quotations and identify risks, opportunities and value engineering options to optimise bids and project