Estimator

Estimator (Assistant – Senior)

Location: Warrington or Salford

Salary: £40,000 - £60,000

Package: £5,000 Car Allowance, Mileage, Travel Expenses, etc.

Project Types: Commercial Buildings, Cat A & Cat B Office Fit Outs, Industrial Buildings, Warehouses

The Role

We are looking for an Estimator to join the pre-construction team, working alongside the Senior Estimator, Pre-Construction Director and wider commercial team on commercial and industrial fit out and refurbishment projects across the UK.

Projects range in value from £100k to £3m, with typical programme durations of 5 weeks to 5 months.

The role is open to Assistant through to Senior level, with responsibilities and salary reflecting experience. The company is open to candidates from different sectors who have the right character, attitude and passion to develop within the business.

Duties

• Prepare accurate estimates and tenders for a mixture of competitive tenders, repeat client price work and framework opportunities.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work and tender documentation.
• Complete take-offs and prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Obtain and assess quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Build up rates and pricing for labour, materials, plant and subcontractor packages.
• Prepare preliminaries, overheads and profit allowances.
• Review and compare subcontractor and supplier tenders to ensure competitive and accurate pricing.
• Identify risks, exclusions and opportunities within tender packages.
• Assist with tender queries and clarifications throughout the pre-construction process.
• Attend site visits, client meetings and tender meetings where required.
• Work closely with the Pre-Construction Director, Senior Estimator, Quantity Surveyors and wider project team to develop tenders through to submission.
• Take increasing responsibility for the full pre-construction process as experience develops.

Requirements

• BSc in Quantity Surveying, HND or HNC in Construction would be preferred, although relevant estimating experience will also be considered.
• Experience working in an estimating or pre-construction role within construction.
• Candidates from different construction sectors will be considered, with the right character, attitude and willingness to develop.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, materials, labour and subcontractor packages.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong attention to detail with good commercial awareness.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple tenders at different stages.
• Full UK Driving Licence.