Senior Estimator

JR United Kingdom; Horley; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Groundworks contractor is seeking a Senior Estimator in Horley, UK. The successful candidate will manage tender processes and prepare competitive cost estimates for projects valued from £5m to £50m. Responsibilities include analyzing documentation, risk evaluation, and maintaining organized tender communications. The position offers a salary up to £90,000, 25 days annual leave, training programs, and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

25 Days Annual leave + Bank Holidays

Training & Development Programmes

Weekly Company Sponsored Yoga Sessions

Pension & Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven success in securing work within the Groundwork and RC Frame sector.
• Ability to handle multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Experience in managing client expectations and delivering professional tenders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze enquiry documents to understand requirements.
• Quantify works based on specifications and drawings.
• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates.

Skills

Groundwork and RC Frame experience

Client management

Tender lifecycle management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Commercial awareness

Estimating Software proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

Estimating Software

Job description

Overview

Our client is proud to be one of the leading Groundworks and RC Frame contractors in the Southeast of England. They have crafted a reputation of experience and professionalism over a successful 35-year period, delivering a large variety of contracts ranging in value from £2m to £50m with a growing company turnover. Due to continuous growth, we are now actively recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Senior Estimator with a solid background in Residential Groundworks.

Senior Estimator Criteria

• Years of demonstrable success securing new work, predominantly within the Groundwork and RC Frame sector, ranging from £5m to £50m in value
• Demonstrable experience of dealing with multiple clients, forms of contract and methods of measurement
• Ability to manage multiple tenders at different stages of a tender lifecycle at one time
• A good level of competency with Microsoft packages
• Senior level commercial and contractual awareness
• In depth knowledge of Estimating Software packages
• An excellent communicator

Senior Estimator Duties

• Review and analyse enquiry documentation to fully understand the scope, requirements, and conditions
• Quantify the extent of works required based on tender documents, specifications, and drawings
• Identify and evaluate commercial and technical risks, offering the best solutions
• Engage with the supply chain to explore cost-saving opportunities and maximise value during the bidding process
• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates, including detailed bills of quantities
• Develop a comprehensive cost estimate for preliminary resources, aligning with the agreed programme and engineering requirements
• Ensure all tender-related documents, communications, and client queries are maintained in an organized and controlled manner
• Build strong client relationships by understanding and addressing key requirements and expectations
• Prepare and present the commercial aspects of tenders to the Commercial Bid Manager and/or Pre-Construction Director for approval
• Lead commercial tender submissions and presentations to clients, ensuring clarity and professionalism
• Support the construction delivery team by providing a detailed commercial handover, ensuring smooth project execution
• Work closely with project teams to gather post-tender feedback, refining future estimating strategies

In Return For Your Service

• Competitive Base Salary (Up to £90,000)
• 25 Days Annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Training & Development Programmes
• Weekly Company Sponsored Yoga Sessions
• Pension & Salary Sacrifice Scheme
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