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Overview
Location: Hull, East Yorkshire • Job Type: Permanent • Reporting into: Commercial DirectorOur client is a leading contractor specialising in healthcare, providing new build and refurbishment projects across the UK, including medical spaces and mobile theatres to live clinical environments.The Opportunity
As an experienced Senior Estimator, you will take a leading role in the estimation process of new build modular units for various healthcare projects. This role involves contributing to the development of budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections, presenting estimates to senior management and clients, as well as supporting tender negotiations.What We’re Looking For
Experience
Extensive background within the industry with at least 5 years of experience working in a Senior Estimating or similar position for a leading construction contractor or subcontractorProven experience of working in a similar position on modular projectsKey Skills
Analytical thinkingStrong negotiation capabilitiesEfficient time management abilitiesAdvanced numerical skills combined with keen commercial insightSkilled at teamwork and providing mentorship to junior team membersA deep understanding of construction practices, regulations, and cost factorsStrong communication abilities, written and verbal with an excellent attention to detailIn-depth understanding of the estimating process, using computerized analytical systems to create accurate project cost estimatesProficient in utilising the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, to enhance efficiency and support project tasksKey Responsibilities
Identify potential business opportunities within project scopesEvaluate potential project risks and incorporate them into cost estimatesPrepare and deliver competitive, precise, and fully compliant bid submissionsEffectively present cost estimates to senior management and clientsSupervise bid activities and deliver comprehensive status reports to stakeholdersCompare and benchmark cost estimates against industry standards and historical project dataProvide strategic support during tender negotiations to achieve favorable outcomes for the companyOversee and drive the end-to-end tendering process, ensuring timely, accurate, and competitive submissionsProvide regular reports to the Commercial Director, ensuring transparency and alignment on project and financial performanceDevelop comprehensive and accurate cost estimates encompassing labour, materials, equipment, subcontractor services, overheads, and profit marginsReview and interpret drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation to produce precise and reliable cost estimatesPerform detailed quantity take-offs and prepare comprehensive Bills of Quantities (BoQs) to support accurate project costingCoordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain, evaluate, and negotiate quotations in support of accurate cost proposalsEnsure all estimates and project activities comply with company policies, client specifications, and applicable laws and regulationsAssign tasks and review estimates prepared by the team to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to company standardsOffer expertise and insights in the development of budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections to guide strategic planningContinuously manage and refine estimating databases, cost libraries, and software systems to support precise and efficient cost estimationIdentify opportunities to enhance the estimating process and implement improvements to increase efficiency and accuracyContact
Contact: James Shorte (Associate Director) or Emily O’Grady (Executive Senior Resourcer) at Caval – 0113 203 1245Seniority level
Not ApplicableEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Research and Quality AssuranceIndustries
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