Senior Estimator: Lead Cost & Value (Hybrid)

Willmott Dixon; Hitchin; Hybrid; GBP 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Willmott Dixon is seeking a Senior Estimator for the London & East Construction team, based from Hitchin with hybrid working (three days in the office, two days remote). You will lead the estimating process from feasibility to contract signing on high-value projects (£8m–£100m), mentoring junior estimators and advising stakeholders.

You’ll be responsible for cost planning, tendering and commercial management across complex schemes, and you’ll utilise Conquest, CostX, Bluebeam and advanced Excel.

Qualifikationen

• Solid experience operating at the Senior Estimator or Senior Cost Planner level within commercial construction.
• Strong background in cost planning, estimating and commercial management across complex projects.
• Proven experience leading framework or two-stage tenders (single-stage experience also considered).
• Knowledge of construction cost data, benchmarking and cost metrics.
• Professional accreditation or working towards MRICS / MCIOB.
• Proficiency in estimating systems such as Conquest, CostX, Bluebeam and advanced Excel / MS Office Suite.

Aufgaben

• Identify value‑engineering opportunities and alternative design solutions to balance budget and customer requirements.
• Proactively identify commercial and technical risks and propose practical resolutions.
• Lead procurement strategy development and benchmark key trade packages against design milestones.
• Produce complete cost information packages for commercial handover.
• Lead supply chain engagement and maintain collaborative partnerships.
• Oversee procurement schedule and align milestones with design gateways.
• Collaborate with Preconstruction Managers, Project Managers, Designers, Planners and Commercial teams.
• Act as a trusted advisor to customers and consultants on cost, value and affordability.
• Attend project CRM meetings and share accurate cost information in a timely manner.

Kenntnisse

Value engineering

Cost planning

Tendering

Stakeholder management

Supply chain engagement

Data-driven guidance

Ausbildung

MRICS / MCIOB

Tools

Conquest

CostX

Bluebeam

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Willmott Dixon is seeking a Senior Estimator for the London & East Construction team, based from Hitchin with hybrid working (three days in the office, two days remote). You will lead the estimating process from feasibility to contract signing on high-value projects (£8m–£100m), mentoring junior estimators and advising stakeholders.

You’ll be responsible for cost planning, tendering and commercial management across complex schemes, and you’ll utilise Conquest, CostX, Bluebeam and advanced Excel.