Senior Estimator

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional contractor in Maidstone is seeking a Senior Estimator to oversee tendering processes for civil engineering and groundworks projects. This role offers the chance to progress in a supportive environment with a competitive package and job security. The ideal candidate will have experience in estimating and a strong understanding of civil engineering principles. Interested candidates should contact Malvin at the firm for more information.

Benefits

Competitive package

Job security

Opportunity to progress

Qualifications

• Experience using Causeway or any other estimating packages.
• Good understanding of first principles.
• Experience tendering on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience having worked as an Estimator.
• Candidates must prove eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assess potential projects prior to tender reviews.
• Prepare tender documents from drawings and bill of quantities.
• Deal with subcontract quotations.
• Attend pre-let and post tender interviews for value engineering options.
• Handover successful tender information to site teams.

Skills

Experience using Causeway or other estimating packages

Understanding of first principles

Tendering on civil engineering or infrastructure projects

Previous experience as an Estimator

Job description

Fawkes & Reece South are working with a growing regional contractor who are seeking a Senior Estimator. They work on civil engineering and groundworks projects on behalf of main contractors and private clients throughout the South of England. As a principal contractor they self-deliver on projects that are worth £2m to £6m based on both JCT & NEC contracts. Scope of works includes s278 works, roads, foundations, house drainage, deep drainage, brickworks, groundworks, hard landscaping, blocks, paving and superstructures etc.

The role is suitable for an Estimator looking for the opportunity to step into a senior role or an established Senior Estimator that'll work alongside senior management. You will report directly to a director and your duties will include (but not limited to):

• Assessments of potential projects all prior to tender reviews and submission of quotations
  
  
• Preparing tender documents (take-offs from drawings & bill of quantities)
  
  
• Dealing with subcontract quotations
  
  
• Attending pre-let and post tender interviews to discuss potential value engineering options
  
  
• Handover of successful tender information such that the site teams are suitably briefed

Requirements including certificates and qualifications:

Experience using Causeway or any other estimating packages would be advantageous

Good understanding of first principles

Experience tendering on civil engineering or infrastructure projects

Previous experience having worked as an Estimator

Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK

The successful candidate will get to work in an outstanding environment and will have opportunities to progress. They are offering a competitive package, job security and will continuously recognise your contribution to the business. They have been delivering projects successfully in the South on and continue to tender for more, so you will not ever have to relocate.

If you are interested in this role, please contact Malvin at Fawkes & Reece Southampton or use the link below.