Estimator

Description:

Estimator - Small Works

Location - Manchester

Salary/Package - £45,000 - £65,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and growing UK business with a diverse range of specialist divisions covering construction, concrete, waste management, scaffolding, facilities management and fire systems.

With a strong presence across Manchester and the wider North West, the business has built its reputation around reliability, quality and innovation, delivering practical solutions across a wide range of projects and services.

The business continues to grow and is looking to strengthen its commercial team with an experienced Estimator specialising in small works.

The Role

As an Estimator - Small Works, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates across a varied portfolio of smaller construction and maintenance works.

You will work closely with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and the operational team to ensure tenders are priced accurately, commercially and within required timescales.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator who enjoys a varied workload and wants to play an important role within a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

Reviewing tender enquiries, drawings, specifications and scopes of work

Preparing accurate estimates for small works projects

Producing detailed cost plans and pricing

Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations

Carrying out quantity take-offs and measuring works

Building up labour, material, plant and subcontract costs

Identifying project risks and commercial opportunities

Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to secure competitive quotations

Preparing tender submissions and supporting documentation

Reviewing project requirements and identifying potential value engineering opportunities

Ensuring estimates are accurate, competitive and commercially viable

Working closely with the operations and commercial teams

Assisting with handover of successful tenders to the delivery team

Maintaining accurate estimating records and cost information

Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners

Supporting the wider commercial team as required

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Proven experience working as an Estimator within construction

Experience pricing small works, refurbishment, maintenance or similar projects

Strong understanding of construction costs and build-ups

Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications

Experience obtaining and assessing subcontractor quotations

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent attention to detail

Good negotiation and communication skills

Strong Excel and general IT skills

Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines

A proactive and organised approach

Main contractor or specialist contractor experience would be advantageous

What's on Offer

£45,000 - £65,000 salary + package

Manchester-based opportunity

Growing and diversified business

Varied small works portfolio

Opportunity to take ownership of the estimating function

Long-term career progression

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunity to work across a diverse range of construction-related projects

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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