Senior Estimator – Milton Keynes

Skilled Careers; Milton Keynes; Sur place; GBP 57 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Senior Estimator in Milton Keynes is a pivotal pre-construction role within a Tier 2 main contractor. You will take ownership of tenders from enquiry through to submission, collaborating with pre-construction and delivery teams to develop accurate, competitive bids.

You will price projects across commercial, education, industrial and retail sectors, produce detailed cost plans and bills of quantities, assess risks, obtain subcontractor quotes, and support tender handover.

Qualifications

• Strong estimating experience gained within a main contracting environment.
• Experience pricing projects in commercial, education, industrial and/or retail sectors would be advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Preparing detailed cost estimates and tenders from drawings, specifications and other tender information.
• Taking ownership of multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Reviewing and analysing project documentation to identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Obtaining and assessing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Producing accurate bills of quantities and pricing schedules.
• Developing build-ups, preliminaries and detailed cost plans.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers throughout the tender process.
• Attending tender meetings and site visits where required.
• Working closely with the wider pre-construction and delivery teams.
• Contributing to value engineering and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Presenting and supporting tender submissions through to handover.

Description du poste

Senior Estimator – Milton Keynes

Senior Estimator – Milton Keynes

Up to £95,000 + Package | Tier 2 Main Contractor | Commercial, Education, Industrial & Retail

A well-established Tier 2 main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to join its pre-construction team in Milton Keynes.

Working as part of a close-knit team of four, you will be responsible for pricing a diverse range of projects across the commercial, education, industrial and retail sectors, providing an excellent opportunity to work across a varied and interesting tender portfolio.

The Role

As Senior Estimator, you will take ownership of tenders from initial enquiry through to submission, working closely with the pre-construction and operational teams to develop accurate and competitive bids.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing detailed cost estimates and tenders from drawings, specifications and other tender information

• Taking ownership of multiple tenders simultaneously

• Reviewing and analysing project documentation to identify commercial risks and opportunities

• Obtaining and assessing subcontractor and supplier quotations

• Producing accurate bills of quantities and pricing schedules

• Developing build-ups, preliminaries and detailed cost plans

• Liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers throughout the tender process

• Attending tender meetings and site visits where required

• Working closely with the wider pre-construction and delivery teams

• Contributing to value engineering and identifying cost-saving opportunities

• Presenting and supporting tender submissions through to handover

About You

The successful candidate will have strong estimating experience gained within a main contracting environment, ideally with experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.

Experience pricing projects within commercial, education, industrial and/or retail sectors would be highly advantageous.

You'll be confident working independently while also enjoying the collaborative environment of a small estimating team. Strong attention to detail, commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines are essential.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £95,000, depending on experience

• Competitive package

• Based in Milton Keynes

• Opportunity to join an established Tier 2 main contractor

• Work across a varied portfolio of commercial, education, industrial and retail projects

• Join an experienced estimating team of four

• Excellent exposure to a diverse range of tenders

• Long-term career development and progression opportunities

Role: Senior Estimator
Location: Milton Keynes
Contractor: Tier 2 Main Contractor
Sectors: Commercial | Education | Industrial | Retail
Team: Pre-Construction / Estimating – 4 people
Salary: Up to £95,000 + Package