Senior Estimator – Water & Utilities

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Estimator for a permanent role based in North London. The ideal candidate will play a key part in pre-construction phases, focusing on project cost estimates and managing a team of estimators. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering and strong experience in the utilities sector. Offering a salary between £80,000 - £90,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and mentoring a team of estimators.
• In-depth knowledge of construction materials and methods.
• Proven track record of successful bidding.

Responsibilities

• Carry out take-offs from drawings/BIM CAD models.
• Build up rates for labor, plant, and material from first principles.
• Ensure all tender deliverables are met within defined timescales.
• Lead and mentor the estimating team.

Skills

Cost estimation

Project management

Team leadership

BIM CAD models

Construction methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Estimator – Water & Utilities

Salary: £80,000 - £90,000
Location: Enfield
Region: London

Pinnacle Recruitment are currently looking for a Senior Estimator on a permanent basis for our client in North London.

You will be playing a crucial role in the pre-construction phase, ensuring accurate and competitive project cost estimates in line with relevant company policies and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be able to carry out take-offs from drawings / BIM CAD models.
• Be able to build up rates for labour, plant, material, subcontract from first principles.
• Be responsible for ensuring all tender deliverables are met within defined timescales.
• Understand contract requirements, specifications, obligations, roles and responsibilities.
• Complete tender appraisals within required timescales.
• Prepares / prices tender submissions with most advantageous, accurate nett bids in line with any framework agreements / rates.
• Communicate any issues within individual tenders or groups of bids that will present operational challenges or expose the company to increased risk.
• Ensure tenders make sufficient allowance for health and safety issues.
• Ensure tenders reflect realistic programmes for the delivery of the project.
• Lead and mentor the estimating team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of construction materials, methods, and industry best practices.
• Proven track record of successful bidding and securing projects.
• Experience in leading and mentoring a team of estimators.
• Familiarity within the utility sector.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.