Senior Estimator

Permanent - Senior Estimator - Hull

Project: New build modular units for various healthcare projects
Location: Hull, East Yorkshire
Job Type: Permanent
Reporting into: Commercial Director

About the Company

Our client a leading contractor specialising in healthcare provide new build and refurbishment projects across the UK including medical spaces & 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 subcontractor
• Proven experience of working in a similar position on modular projects

Key Skills:

• Analytical thinking
• Strong negotiation capabilities
• Efficient time management abilities
• Advanced numerical skills combined with keen commercial insight
• Skilled at teamwork and providing mentorship to junior team members
• A deep understanding of construction practices, regulations, and cost factors
• Strong communication abilities, written and verbal with an excellent attention to detail
• In-depth understanding of the estimating process, using computerized analytical systems to create accurate project cost estimates
• Proficient in utilising the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, to enhance efficiency and support project tasks

Key Responsibilities

• Identify potential business opportunities within project scopes
• Evaluate potential project risks and incorporate them into cost estimates
• Prepare and deliver competitive, precise, and fully compliant bid submissions
• Effectively present cost estimates to senior management and clients
• Supervise bid activities and deliver comprehensive status reports to stakeholders
• Compare and benchmark cost estimates against industry standards and historical project data
• Provide strategic support during tender negotiations to achieve favorable outcomes for the company
• Oversee and drive the end-to-end tendering process, ensuring timely, accurate, and competitive submissions
• Provide regular reports to the Commercial Director, ensuring transparency and alignment on project and financial performance
• Develop comprehensive and accurate cost estimates encompassing labour, materials, equipment, subcontractor services, overheads, and profit margins
• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation to produce precise and reliable cost estimates
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs and prepare comprehensive Bills of Quantities (BoQs) to support accurate project costing
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain, evaluate, and negotiate quotations in support of accurate cost proposals
• Ensure all estimates and project activities comply with company policies, client specifications, and applicable laws and regulations
• Assign tasks and review estimates prepared by the team to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to company standards
• Offer expertise and insights in the development of budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections to guide strategic planning
• Continuously manage and refine estimating databases, cost libraries, and software systems to support precise and efficient cost estimation
• Identify opportunities to enhance the estimating process and implement improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy

Contact Details:

Contact: James Shorte (Associate Director) or Emily O''Grady (Executive Senior Resourcer) at Caval - (phone number removed)