Senior Estimator

V3 Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned business in construction is looking for a Senior Estimator to join their team in Bristol. The successful candidate will ensure accurate cost estimates, manage supplier relationships, and support successful project tenders. With up to £75,000 per annum depending on experience plus a fantastic benefits package, this role is ideal for someone with at least 5 years of design experience in the Cladding & Roofing industry. Strong skills in Eque2, Evaluate programs, and Microsoft Office are essential, alongside a full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Fantastic Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of design experience in the Cladding & Roofing industry.
• Familiar with Eque2 and Evaluate programs.
• Able to use Microsoft Office programs efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Work with departments for accurate cost estimates and plans.
• Build supplier and client relationships.
• Conduct assessments for project requirements.
• Select and manage suppliers for project materials.
• Assess cost of labor, materials, and services.
• Coordinate tender submissions with internal and external teams.
• Assist in the pre-construction phase with scope of work.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and legal requirements.
• Lead health, safety, and environmental culture.

Skills

Design experience in Cladding & Roofing

Experience using Eque2

Competent with Microsoft Office

Full UK Driving Licence

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Our client is a long-standing family business specializing within the Façade, Cladding & Roofing industry and have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join their team in the Bristol area. The salary is up to £75,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus a Fantastic Benefits Package.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with other departments in the business to ensure robust cost estimates and plans for construction projects that are both profitable and result in successful contract awards.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and clients that reflect our clients reputation for high-quality products and services.
• Requirements Assessment – Assess the requirement of a project through discussion with clients, tender documents and site visits for the preparation of a formal tender, ensuring all potential costs are known and risks acknowledged and factored for.
• Supplier Selection and Management – Select and organise quotes from potential suppliers, liaising with procurement for advice and clients for any site visits, so that they have reliable and low-cost provision of materials and services.
• Cost Planning – Assess the cost of labour, materials, plant, services and other requirements so that a robust, profitable and competitive price can be submitted supporting the company to meet both programme and finance targets.
• Tender Submission – Co-ordinate the internal team and external suppliers to provide the information required to complete and submit tender completely and thoroughly.
• Pre-Construction – Working with the Commercial Manager, co-ordinate the pre-construction phase; working with the internal team to ensure scope of works, design, procurement, programs, logistics and operational requirements are completed, with a finalised quote and payment terms agreed.
• Commercial Handover – Complete a thorough commercial handover with information pack with internal teams, as well as providing ongoing support with pricing complex variations, ensuring a seamless transition to the project delivery team so that the client receives great service.
• Compliance – Ensure all statutory and legal requirements are met to protect the business and ensure our client are meeting obligations.
• Safety, Health and Environment – Visibly lead the culture of health, safety and environmental protection through safety excellence and ensuring that our client meet statutory obligations and industry standards to minimize risk, prevent incidents and protect the business.

Key Skills & Experience

• At least 5 years Design experience within the Cladding & Roofing industry.
• Experience using Eque2 and Evaluate Programmes.
• Competent using Microsoft Office Programmes.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Right to work in the UK.

If you are interested then please apply now alternatively contact Jess Angel on the contact details below.