Senior Estimator

3D Personnel; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

3D Personnel's client in London is seeking a Senior Estimator to deliver accurate cost estimates for large civil and mechanical projects. You will manage tender documentation, issue enquiries to subcontractors, and log RFIs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 6+ years in a similar estimator position, with strong IT skills and meticulous attention to detail to help drive competitive bids and value engineering opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in a similar estimator role.
• Strong IT and computer skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming tender documents and provide the team with relevant information.
• Send out enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers, outlining scope, responsibilities, and requirements.
• Follow up on outstanding quotes and keep the enquiry tracker updated throughout the tender process.
• Raise and log tender queries or RFIs that need clarification.
• Identify gaps or missing information in tender packages and compile notes and estimator comments.
• Assist in building out the project’s risk register and opportunity log.
• Prepare a value engineering list with viable cost-saving options.
• Analyse subcontractor and supplier quotes for competitiveness and compliance with the spec.
• Prepare cost summaries for internal review showing net costs, risks, and opportunities.
• Pull together final tender documents for submission (forms, BOQs, etc.).

Skills

Cost estimation

Tender management

Subcontractor liaison

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Position: Sr. Estimator

Salary: £80,000 - £100k+

Location: Central London

3D Personnel's client are searching for an experienced Estimator to join their award winning Tier 1 Irish Main Contractor who are based in London . The ideal candidate will ensure the delivery of accurate cost estimates for the large sale projects undertook by the company. This role would suit an estimator with civils or mechanical experience.

Roles / Responsibilities:

• Manage incoming tender documents and provide team with relevant information.
• Send out enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers, clearly outlining scope, responsibilities, and any specific requirements.
• Follow up on outstanding quotes and keep the enquiry tracker updated throughout the tender process.
• Work closely with the team to raise and log any tender queries or RFIs that need clarification.
• Identify gaps or missing information in tender packages and compile notes, clarifications, and estimator comments to support pricing.
• Assist in building out the project’s risk register and opportunity log.
• Prepare and maintain a value engineering list with viable cost-saving or alternative options.
• Analyse subcontractor and supplier quotes to ensure competitiveness and compliance with the spec.
• Prepare cost summaries for internal review, clearly showing net costs, risks, and commercial opportunities.
• Pull together final tender documents, including completed forms, bills of quantities, and other commercial deliverables for submission.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in relevant field (Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Relevant Engineering degree etc.)
• 6+ years experience in a similar role
• Strong computer and IT skills
• Attention to detail