Estimator

Job Title:            Estimator (Fitout)

Location:           Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Job type:            Permanent

Salary:                £50,000 - £55,000

Benefits:            £4,500 car allowance, 25 days annual leave + birthday leave, Healthcare cash plan, Pension

A leading construction and fit-out service provider based in Cambridge is looking to strengthen their team with an experienced Estimator. This is a key position within the preconstruction and estimating team, working on office and lab fitout projects ranging from £100k to £8m across Cambridge, Oxford, Milton Keynes, Norwich and London.

As the Estimator you’ll be responsible for delivering a continuous flow of new business and identifying future opportunities in competitive tendering for fitout projects. You will be involved in tender reviews, take-offs, cost planning and liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure the best value.

As the Estimator you will have the following responsibilities:

• Pursue new business opportunities and manage the tender process from initial enquiry through to final submission.
• Visit project sites, review bids/specifications and prepare quotations.
• Compile construction sequencing programmes and pricing for tender bids.
• Analyse risks, perform take-offs and conduct post-tender analysis.
• Negotiate material costs and produce detailed scopes of work.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams.

Successful applicants will have the following qualifications and experience:

• Proven experience in construction/fit-out estimating role.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and building regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Competence in Microsoft Office; experience with Eque2 Evaluate and MS Project is desirable.
• The ability to work under pressure to meet set deadlines whilst managing multiple tenders.
• The ability to plan, co-ordinate and prioritise tenders.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Please contact Adam Brown on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) for more information about this role or if you are interested in a new opportunity (Estimator, Construction Estimator, Fitout Estimator)