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The Company
We are currently collaborating with an award-winning regional Main Contractor based in Essex. Established over 30 years ago, the company delivers a diverse range of projects across London and the Southeast.
They partner with local authorities, housing associations, and private clients across all sectors under both traditional and design & build arrangements. Their sectors include commercial, education, healthcare, heritage, and residential.
With a turnover exceeding 100 million, the company typically undertakes projects valuing between 1 million and 40 million.
They have a strong Belief in developing and retaining the best talent the industry has to offer, and pride themselves on their reputation for delivering high-quality services consistently throughout their existence.
The Role
They are seeking an experienced Estimator to join their Essex office on a hybrid basis (3 days in the office / 2 days from home).
The Estimator will support the work-winning team by preparing accurate cost plans and tenders, working closely with the Estimating Manager, Directors, and wider preconstruction team.
Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Contribute to tender strategy at pre-tender launch meetings
- Conduct site visits to fully understand project scope
- Identify risks/opportunities in design development and agree pricing approach
- Prepare accurate take-offs from drawings in line with measurement standards
- Manage supply chain enquiries, assess returns, and adjust for qualifications/exclusions
- Build net build costs from first principles where quotes are unavailable
- Prepare preliminaries and design fee budgets with Design/Operations teams
- Produce accurate net cost estimates and present to the Director
- Contribute to client meetings and presentations
- Issue complete and accurate tender handover packs to the delivery team
- Support tender handover meetings to ensure smooth project mobilisation
- Maintain strong relationships with supply chain, consultants, and clients
- Assist with continuous improvement of estimating processes
- Actively develop personal knowledge and skills relevant to the role
