Senior Estimator

My Build Estimate Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days’ holidays

Pension scheme

Coaching and personal development

Training and development schemes

Job summary

My Build Estimate Ltd in Northampton is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our office-based team. You will lead take-offs, prepare bills of quantities, cost plans and tenders for a client base including contractors, developers and private clients.

The role requires at least 5 years’ estimating experience, familiarity with SMM7/NRM3 and JCT contracts, and strong Excel and estimating software skills. You will manage the estimating department and coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to

Qualifications

• A successful candidate will have at least 5 years' estimating experience.
• Residential take-offs and pricing experience is essential.
• Experience with SMM7/NRM3 and JCT contracts is preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel and estimating software is required.
• Strong communication and team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Set up estimating files upon enquiry and maintain filing.
• Oversee the estimating department and liaise with clients.
• Review junior estimators' work before submission.
• Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors and manufacturers for tenders.
• Obtain quotations and maintain enquiry registers.
• Complete estimates and answer related queries.
• Provide general support during peak periods.

Skills

Estimating

Residential pricing

Take-offs

Contract negotiation

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Relevant estimating qualifications

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

We are one of the UK’s leading quantity surveying and estimating firms and are looking for a full-time estimator to work from our Northampton office.

Senior Estimator

Quantity Surveying and Estimating firm based in Northampton, specialising in bills of quantities, taking off, tendering, estimating and cost planning.

The role is an office based role to carry out take offs, bills of quantities, cost plans and tenders for our client base which includes contractors, sub-contractors, developers and private clients.

A Successful Candidate Will

• Possible PQS background.
• Possible main contractor background.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar estimating role.
• Experience in taking off and pricing residential projects.
• Experience in doing take offs for residential new builds.
• Experience in doing estimates for residential new builds.
• Familiar with SMM7, NRM3 and major forms of measurement methods.
• Conversant in all major forms of contract, particularly JCT.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office especially Excel.
• Has experience using other forms of taking off and estimating software.
• Team player looking to work in a growing estimating firm.

The Job Role

• To set up Estimating Files upon receipt of enquiries, both electronically and paper completing any further filing/addendums as they arise.
• Overseeing the estimating department including liaising with new and existing clients.
• Authorising and cross checking junior/assistant estimators work prior to submission.
• Significantly interfaces with all supply chain members from both suppliers and subcontractors on all aspects associated with tenders from enquiry to contract award.
• To chase supplier, sub-contractor and manufacturer quotations.
• To maintain enquiry quotation register per contract.
• To complete estimating tasks and answer relevant queries regarding the estimate provided.
• To undertake any other general support and administration duties as will be required from time to time.
• To provide support and assistance to colleagues in peak periods.

What We Are Looking For

• Good understanding of the building industry.
• Highly organised and able to plan and prioritise.
• Analytical and accurate.
• Excellent communicator and able to build and maintains excellent working relationships.
• Computer literate.
• Able to work under pressure.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as an Estimator.
• Experience working with a comparable consultancy.
• Relevant estimating qualifications.
• Ability to control numerous projects at any one time.
• Able to deal with tough negotiations and pressures of fast paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate with clients and colleagues.
• First class time management skills.
• Practical team player with a hands-on style.
• Excellent written and oral skills.
• Attention to detail.

Incentives

• 24 days’ holidays, plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Coaching and personal development sessions (individual preference).
• Training and development schemes.