Details:
- Salary: £65,000 - 85,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Newton-Le-Willows Merseyside
- Date: 15 hours ago
Description:
Senior Estimator - Major Build Projects
Location - North West / UK
Salary/Package - £65,000 - £85,000 + Excellent Benefits Package
About the Company
Our client is a major UK construction business with extensive experience delivering complex building projects across a wide range of sectors, including education, healthcare, commercial, hospitality, industrial, affordable housing and private rented sector developments.
The business combines strong regional knowledge with the resources and systems of a national organisation, delivering projects ranging from smaller works through to major developments valued at £100m+.
With a strong pipeline of major projects, the business is now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to strengthen its pre-construction and commercial team.
The Role
As Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for producing competitive, accurate and commercially robust tenders across both traditional and non-traditional procurement routes. You will work closely with the Bid Manager, Procurement, Commercial and wider pre-construction teams to develop competitive bids and maximise opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Reviewing tender enquiries and developing a bid strategy with the Bid Manager to give a competitive edge
Producing market-competitive, net cost estimates for both traditional and non-traditional bids in line with company processes and procedures
Carrying out accurate quantity take-offs for estimating purposes
Inputting labour, plant and materials into estimating systems to deliver a first-principles-based estimating approach
Issuing and vetting material and subcontract enquiries where required to support net cost pricing
Liaising with the Procurement Department to obtain material quotations
Inputting into tender adjudication and finalisation documents for senior management approval
Establishing value engineering opportunities to give bids a competitive edge
Identifying risks within tender schemes and developing strategies to mitigate commercial exposure
Preparing and checking tender letters, technical notes and qualifications for issue
Attending client interviews as required
Preparing benchmarking reports and data to support bids
Inputting bid data into the CRM system where required
Coaching, mentoring and assisting with the training of junior staff to support their development
Complying with company QMS procedures
Undertaking any other duties reasonably required by senior management
The Ideal Candidate
The successful Senior Estimator will have:
A minimum of 15 years' experience working within the construction sector is essential, with experience across a variety of project types and project values
Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within a main contractor environment
Strong experience pricing major building projects
Experience across sectors such as commercial, education, healthcare, residential, student accommodation or industrial would be advantageous
Strong first-principles estimating ability
Excellent understanding of construction methodology and sequencing
Strong knowledge of subcontractor procurement and supply chain pricing
Ability to undertake accurate quantity take-offs
Experience with labour, plant and material build-ups
Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Ability to identify project risks and value engineering opportunities
Experience contributing to tender adjudications and client interviews
Good Microsoft Excel and estimating software experience
Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines effectively
Experience mentoring or supporting junior members of an estimating team
Relevant construction or commercial qualification would be advantageous
What's on Offer
£65,000 - £85,000 salary
Excellent package
Opportunity to work for a major UK construction business
Exposure to major build projects
Strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work
Opportunity to work on complex and high-value construction schemes
Excellent career progression and professional development
Supportive and commercially focused working environment
Opportunity to work alongside experienced senior management and pre-construction teams
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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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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