Details:
- Salary: £95,000 - 110,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Wanstead Greater London
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Managing Estimator
East London / Essex Area
£100,000 or more for right candidate + Attractive Benefits Package- (Car allowance, free parking, extra days off over xmas, etc...)
A well-established, medium-sized contractor delivering a diverse portfolio of construction, refurbishment and fit-out projects across multiple sectors is seeking an experienced Managing Estimator to lead its pre-construction and estimating function.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the preparation and submission of competitive, accurate tenders across traditional and Design & Build projects.
* Review tender documentation, identify commercial and contractual risks, and develop robust pricing strategies.
* Produce detailed take-offs, cost plans and Bills of Quantities.
* Manage subcontractor and supplier enquiry processes, analyse quotations and agree final package selections.
* Undertake site visits to assess project constraints and incorporate findings into tender submissions.
* Work closely with operational teams to establish construction methodologies, programmes and prelim allowances.
* Present tender proposals at internal adjudication meetings and implement agreed commercial adjustments.
* Support post-tender negotiations, value engineering exercises and client meetings.
* Lead project handovers to delivery teams, ensuring all commercial and technical information is effectively transferred.
* Review and challenge estimates prepared by others, maintaining quality and consistency across submissions.
* Mentor and support junior estimators, contributing to the development of the estimating team.
* Produce regular reporting on tender activity, outcomes and pipeline performance