Senior Estimator

Fawkes and Reece; Swindon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional contractor is looking for a Senior Estimator to join their team in Swindon. This role involves evaluating potential projects, preparing tender documentation, and engaging in candidate interviews. This position offers the opportunity to work within an outstanding environment with job security and prospects for advancement.

Benefits

Job security

Opportunities for progression

Competitive package

Qualifications

• Candidates must have relevant estimating experience.
• Proven eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess potential projects prior to tender reviews.
• Prepare tender documents through take-offs and bills of quantities.
• Attend pre-let and post tender interviews to discuss value engineering.

Skills

Experience with Causeway or estimating packages

Understanding of first principles

Experience in civil engineering or infrastructure projects

Education

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.