Senior Estimator

PSR Solutions Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car or car allowance

Pension

Holiday package

Job summary

PSR Solutions Ltd is recruiting a Senior Estimator for a growing main contractor in the North West, based in the Manchester office. You will lead tenders, review docs and prices, and manage the supply chain from enquiry to submission.

You will identify risks, propose VE options, and present bids to directors while supporting preconstruction activities and handover to delivery teams. North West network growth is a focus.

Qualifications

• Experience pricing new build and refurbishment projects.
• Proficient in tendering from enquiry to submission.
• Knowledge of design & build procurement and JCT contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead full tender process for single and two-stage bids.
• Review documents, drawings and specs to produce estimates.
• Prepare take-offs, BOQs and pricing preliminaries.
• Manage supplier quotations and level the supply chain
• Identify risks and value engineering options
• Present bids to directors and liaise with design teams
• Support handover to delivery team after award
• Build North West supplier network and mentor juniors

Skills

Senior Estimator

Tender management

Cost estimation

Client liaison

Risk & value engineering

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

HNC in Quantity Surveying

Construction degree

Tools

CostX

Bluebeam

Job description

I am working with an established and growing main contractor as they build out their North West operation. This is a rare chance to join a business at a genuinely exciting point in its regional growth, where your input will help shape the pipeline, the team and the reputation of the office for years to come.

My client delivers new build and refurbishment projects across the commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, energy and aviation sectors. They work with a strong portfolio of blue chip clients including well known names in automotive, logistics, technology and real estate investment, and recent work includes a multi million pound commercial and distribution facility in London.

They are now looking for a Senior Estimator to lead tenders out of the Manchester office, working closely with the Estimating Director and the wider commercial and operational teams.

What you will be doing

• Leading the full tender process on single and two stage bids, predominantly design and build and traditional procurement
• Reviewing tender documents, drawings and specifications to build accurate, competitive estimates
• Producing detailed take offs and bills of quantities and pricing preliminaries
• Managing the supply chain enquiry process, then analysing and levelling subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Identifying risks, opportunities, value engineering options and alternative solutions
• Preparing tender adjudication reports and presenting bids to the directors
• Working with clients, consultants and design teams during the preconstruction phase
• Supporting a smooth handover to the delivery team once projects are secured
• Building and maintaining a strong North West supply chain to support the growth of the office
• Mentoring and supporting junior estimators as the team expands

What they are looking for

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator or a strong Estimator ready to step up, ideally with a main contractor
• A track record of pricing new build and refurbishment schemes, with industrial, commercial or education experience particularly well received
• Confidence running tenders from enquiry through to submission
• Strong knowledge of design and build procurement and JCT contracts
• Proficiency in estimating and measurement software such as CostX, Bluebeam or similar
• An established network of North West subcontractors and suppliers would be a real advantage
• A relevant degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying, Construction or similar

What is on offer

• Competitive basic salary
• Car or car allowance
• Pension and holiday package
• Clear career progression within a growing regional office
• The chance to be a key part of building a new team with real influence on its direction
• Direct access to an experienced senior leadership team