Details:
- Salary: £70,000 - 95,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Surrey
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Senior Estimator – Commercial Fit Out Location: Sutton, South London
Salary: Up to £95,000 + package, depending on experience
Sector: Main Contracting / Commercial Fit Out
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Arrangement: Fully office based
Our client is an established Main Contractor specialising in commercial fit out and refurbishment projects. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to join their team in Sutton.
This is an opportunity for an experienced Main Contractor Estimator / Senior Estimator with a strong track record in fit out and refurbishment to take a key role within the pre-construction team.
The Role As Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for leading the pricing and tendering of projects from initial enquiry through to submission, working closely with the pre-construction and delivery teams to produce accurate and competitive tenders.
Projects will typically be valued up to approximately £8 million and will include commercial fit out, refurbishment and cut & carve schemes.
Key Responsibilities
Preparing detailed estimates and tenders for projects up to £8m
Reviewing drawings, specifications, scopes and tender documentation
Preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates
Managing the tender process from enquiry through to submission
Obtaining, analysing and negotiating subcontractor and supplier quotations
Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, exclusions and value engineering options
Working closely with the pre-construction, commercial and delivery teams
Attending tender meetings, site visits and client meetings where required
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with the supply chain
Ensuring tenders are delivered accurately and within agreed timescales
Supporting the wider business with pricing and pre-construction advice About You The ideal candidate will be an experienced Main Contractor Estimator or Senior Estimator with a strong and stable career history.
You will ideally have:
Proven experience working for a Main Contractor
Strong experience within fit out and refurbishment
Experience across sectors such as Healthcare, Education, Fit Out and/or Cut & Carve
Experience pricing projects up to approximately £8m
A strong understanding of construction methods, materials and subcontract packages
Excellent knowledge of the tendering and procurement process
The ability to interpret drawings, specifications and scopes of work
Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
A consistent employment history demonstrating commitment and progression
Important
This is specifically a Main Contractor Estimator / Senior Estimator position. Candidates whose background is primarily QS/Estimator rather than estimating for a Main Contractor may not be suitable.
The position is fully office based in Sutton, so candidates should ideally live within approximately one hour's travel of Sutton.
What's on Offer?
Salary up to £95,000, depending on experience
Permanent position with an established Main Contractor
Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of fit out and refurbishment projects
Projects valued up to approximately £8m
Strong pipeline of work
Career development and progression opportunities
Office-based role in Sutton If you are an experienced Main Contractor Estimator or Senior Estimator with a strong fit out/refurbishment background and are looking for your next long-term opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you