Senior Estimator / Managing Estimator

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction contractor in Canada is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their team. The role involves reviewing project documents, producing accurate estimates, and identifying risks for large-scale projects valued at £25m or more. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Canada and have experience with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including a relocation package.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Profit-related company bonus

Tax-free relocation package

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience tendering projects valued at £25m+.
• Experience with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors.
• Willing to relocate to Canada.

Responsibilities

• Review project documents and analyze subcontractor requirements.
• Produce take-offs and develop accurate estimates.
• Identify risks and opportunities for project strategies.

Skills

Tendering large-scale projects

Using modern estimating software

Risk identification

Job description

Overview

Senior Estimator / Managing Estimator - Toronto / Ottawa - Canada

Senior Estimator - are you a Senior Estimator looking to take your career overseas?

We are partnering with our client who is one of North America's major construction contractors (approximately $3bn t/o) to appoint Senior Estimators and Managing Estimators to tender major design and build projects across Toronto and Ottawa.

Why Apply

This is an exciting opportunity for Senior Estimators and Managing Estimators to join one of Canada\'s longest standing building contractors delivering healthcare, defence, commercial, education, industrial, manufacturing, distribution, infrastructure, life sciences, sports and leisure projects ranging from $50m - $250m+.

Toronto is listed as one of the World\'s Best Cities to Live, with a clean, safe, family-friendly environment and a vibrant construction market.

Ottawa, Canada\'s capital, offers a thriving job market with moderate cost of living and strong public sector and tech markets.

The Package

• Basic salary of $150K - $195K (£80K - £105K GBP)
• Company Car or Car Allowance ($7,200)
• Profit Related Company Bonus ($10K - $30K)
• Tax free relocation package ($10K - $20K)
• Pension scheme (6% matched)

Key Benefits

• Toronto and Ottawa listed as some of the World\'s Best Cities to Live
• Excellent opportunities for progression and work–life balance
• Opportunity to relocate with a leading Tier 1 contractor
• Tender major projects across a range of sectors

Responsibilities

• Review the project documents and analyse subcontractor requirements
• Produce take-offs and develop accurate estimates of D&B projects
• Determine project costs and provide input into project margins
• Identify risks and opportunities and project win strategies
• Assist in the development of post-tender submissions

Requirements

• Experience tendering large-scale projects valued at £25m+
• Experience using modern estimating software packages
• Experience working for Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor
• Willing and able to relocate to Canada

To qualify for the higher rate of pay you must be able to demonstrate a track record working as a Senior Estimator / Managing Estimator on D&B projects (£25m+) for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.

For any further information on this Senior Estimator / Managing Estimator vacancy please apply with your CV attached or contact Mark Dalgleish at Saxton Recruitment (phone number removed).