Senior Estimator (Main Contractor) | £70,000 – £75,000 + package | Permanent | North London

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd in North London is seeking a Senior Estimator (Main Contractor) to lead cost plans and tender negotiations for residential and mixed-use schemes. You will develop detailed cost plans, BoQs, and collaborate with procurement to secure packages for two-stage tenders.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record with main contractors or developers in residential building, a degree or professional membership, and the ability to commute to North London and work to tight

Qualifications

• Experience leading tenders for residential projects for a main contractor or developer.
• Strong cost planning and two-stage tendering experience.
• Degree qualification or professional body membership.
• Able to commute to North London and hold a full UK driving license.
• Strong teamwork and deadline-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed cost plans and prepare KPIs & benchmarking.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BoQs) and house/flat type schedules.
• Coordinate with specialist subcontract procurement packages.
• Tender packaged and procure items for cost plans.
• Maintain a library of cost data and cost data comparisons.

Skills

Cost planning

Tendering

Two-stage tendering

Teamwork

Education

Degree qualified

Job description

Senior Estimator (Main Contractor) | £70,000 – £75,000 + package | Permanent | North London

Home » Construction » Senior Estimator (Main Contractor) | £70,000 – £75,000 + package | Permanent | North London

Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 + package

Location: North London

Region: London

A leading, national main contractor that deliver multi-million pound public residential and commercial projects have a great opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join them on a permanent basis, based from their offices in North London.

The company deliver projects in a number of sectors including residential, education, leisure, health, retail, hotels, offices, as well as national frameworks for Government and Local Authorities. They have been established for many years and are recognised as one of the most reputable main contractors in the industry.

They are looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to lead financial tenders from the initial cost plan stage through to final negotiations. The Senior Estimator will need to be experienced with two-stage tendering, be very strong on cost planning and have a strong track record working on residential projects for a reputable main contractor or developer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Detailed Cost Plans
• Collating and preparing KPIs and benchmarking to assist in cost plan preparation
• Preparation of Bills of Quantities
• Preparation of house / flat type schedules / BoQs
• Assisting with the coordination on specialist subcontract procurement packages
• Prepare and tender packaged and procure items of work in preparation of cost plans
• Establish and maintain a library of cost data
• To investigate the suitability and price of new products / methods and undertake cost comparisons
• To liaise with all departments to ensure that data and build knowledge is utilised within the cost plans

Experience and Qualifications:

• Ideally Degree qualified or other professional body membership
• Strong track record working for a reputable main contractor or developer
• A good understanding of the residential housebuilding sector is essential
• Strong commitment to achieving deadlines
• Positive attitude towards teamwork
• Able to commute to North London
• Full UK driving license