Senior Estimator

Blaymires Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Estimator in London to join a successful contractor. The role involves pricing projects, liaising with suppliers, and preparing estimates. Candidates should have refurbishment experience and be capable of working independently. The position offers a salary up to £95,000, plus a travel allowance and benefits including 25 days holiday and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Travel Allowance

25 Days Holiday

Ongoing Training and Development

Opportunity for Progression

Qualifications

• Proven refurbishment or fit-out experience.
• Experience working independently and within a team on tenders.
• Strong communication skills with pre-construction teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Price projects from bill of quantities, specifications and drawings.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors for project costs.
• Prepare reports and maintain a cost database.

Skills

Refurbishment or fit-out experience

Experience tendering schemes

Cost management experience

Ability to use Conquest estimating package

Job description

Senior Estimator
London, SE17 3BW
Salary up to 95,000 + Travel Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + Pension

Blaymires Recruitment is working with a specialist commercial refurbishment contractor based near Elephant & Castle, London, who is searching for a Senior Estimator to join the team. The company operates as a principal contractor and undertakes a variety of commercial refurbishment projects for a wide range of clients, including MoD, Schools, Hospitals, Local Authorities, Hotels and Retail, with projects ranging from 100K to 3M. The company is established and has been operating for over 15 years and is looking to add to its commercial team. This is a great opportunity for anybody looking to make their mark within a successful contractor. The business is open to consider applications from Estimators or Senior Estimators who have refurbishment or fit-out experience.

Responsibilities of the Senior Estimator

• Price projects from bill of quantities, specifications and drawings.
• Carry out detailed take offs from drawings.
• Liaise with suppliers and sub-contractors to provide the most competitive cost on a project.
• Attend internal meetings with the Director to discuss tenders.
• Identify labour, material, and time requirements.
• Present prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Prepare special reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising information and trends.
• Maintain cost database by entering and backing up data.

Requirements of the Senior Estimator

• Refurbishment or fit-out experience.
• Experience tendering schemes independently and within a team.
• Ability to use an estimating computer package such as Conquest would be an advantage.
• You will confidently communicate with all members of the pre-construction team, Directors, clients and consultants.
• Cost management experience.

On Offer for the Senior Estimator

• Salary up to 95,000.
• Travel Allowance 5,000.
• 25 Days Holiday.
• Professional Working Environment.
• Ongoing Training and Development.
• Opportunity for progression.

If you would like further information, then contact Steve at Blaymires Recruitment.