Senior/Estimator

MTR Partnership; Heywood; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MTR Partnership in the North West is expanding its Estimating team. They seek an experienced Estimator/Senior to support pre-con lead and develop junior team members, producing high-quality, accurate estimates for new build and refurbishment projects.

This office-based role offers a collaborative environment with Conquest Estimating Software training and a stable forward order book; you will chair tender adjudications and contribute to project tenders.

Qualifications

• Experienced estimator with relevant industry experience.
• Office-based role requiring collaboration in a family-friendly environment.
• IT literate with proficiency in estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality, accurate estimates for new build and refurbishment projects.
• Price from first principles and compare sub-contractor quotations.
• Package tender documents and liaise with subcontractors for quotations.
• Utilise Conquest Estimating Software (training provided).
• Attend Tender Adjudications and handover meetings with Pre-Construction Director.
• Produce site files and aid training of Junior Estimator.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth project operations.
• Attend related training courses.

Skills

Experienced estimator

IT literate

Tender preparation

Conquest Estimating Software

Tools

Conquest Estimating Software

Job description

The Company:

We are working with a well-established, family-owned building contractor. They specialise in Residential, Education & Commercial schemes from £500k - £15m. Primarily their client base is a mixture of public sector clients and registered providers across the North West.

As a family run business, their staff well-being is at the core of their decision making. People are valued and there is on-going support and development to promote progression from within.

The vast majority of their work is with existing clients, the supply chain is paid on term and they prioritise stable, profitable business opposed to a growing turnover.

The Role:

They are now in a position to add to their Estimating team; they’ve asked us to source an experienced Estimator/Senior who can support their pre-con lead whilst also aiding in the development of their junior team members.

You’ll play a pivotal role in their success, producing high quality, accurate estimates without being under immense pressure to win work at any cost!

General responsibilities will include the following;

• Working within the estimating department to produce high quality, accurate estimates.


• Pricing from first principles and sub-contractor quotation comparisons, presented in a legible, analytical and logical format for both new build and refurbishment projects.


• Responsible for packaging up the tender documents, liaising with subcontractors to acquire quotations, preparation of accurate take offs and producing a full breakdown of pricing.


• Utilise estimating software as part of the estimating process - Conquest Estimating Software. (Training can be provided)


• Attending and Chairing Tender Adjudications and Tender Handover meetings with the Pre-Construction Director to the Commercial/Site Team.


• Production of site files for successful tenders and issuing to the Site Team.


• Aiding in the training and progression of the Junior Estimator


• You are required to work as part of a team to complete work-related tasks to ensure the smooth running of the projects and the business as a whole.


• You are required to attend training courses as appropriate.

You:

• You’ll need to be an experienced Estimator with relevant industry experience


• This is an office-based role, they are a family friendly organisation but see real value in the team being together, they have an open plan working space and encourage collaboration


• You will be IT literate.

Rewards:

• An attractive salary & surrounding package will be on offer to reward endeavour.


• You’ll be joining a well-established, regional contractor with a solid, varied forward order book.


• You’ll be surrounding by individuals who genuinely want you to succeed. Their staff turnover is ridiculously low and testament to the environment they’ve created.