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Senior Estimator
Opportunity for an experienced Senior level Estimator to join a privately owned Billion-Pound Tier 1 contractor in their Major Projects regeneration division based in Central London.
About the role of Senior Estimator
As Senior Estimator you will be reporting to the head of Estimating in the Central London office 5 days a week. We work across the Commercial, Cut & Carve, New Build, Data Centres, Education, Health & Residential sectors, on projects valued 80m up to 500m.
You will be working closely with the Pre Construction Managers, Planners, Design Managers & Bid teams on a regular basis. We are looking for someone with 10+ years' experience in Estimating, who is able to take a lead, and help manage & mentor the existing team.
We are privately owned, meaning we have a lot of financial backing/stability, but also are able to recognise our staffs hard work and offer amazing career progression & development opportunities. Our business has been going for over 20 years, now surpassing a 1b turnover so we are constantly growing & looking for the next best talent!
If you are ready to transition into a Senior role, or you are already at Senior level, but you are looking for a change & a new challenge working for a leading Tier 1 contractor, reach out today!
Responsibilities for Senior Estimator
* Lead tender preparation
* Prepare accurate cost estimates based on drawings, specifications & scope
* Perform or oversee accurate quantities take offs, ensuring all costs are covered and nothing is omitted
* Ensure timely & compliant submission of tender documents
* Send out enquiries, review quotes, and negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers
* Work with design, planning & delivery teams to ensure proposed savings are realistic
* Identify and assess commercial & technical risks & opportunities
* Mentor & guide junior estimators or assistant estimators
* Work closely with Pre Construction Managers, Planners, Design Managers & Bid teams
* Liaise with client representatives, cost consultants, and design teams as needed
* Ensure a clear & detailed handover of successful tenders to the project team
* Participate in post tender debriefs to learn from both wins and losses
Requirements for Senior Estimator
* 10+ years estimating experience
* Experience working on residential projects valued minimum 80m
* Experience working for a Tier 1 or large scale, complex projects
* Experience working on two stage tenders (preferred but NOT essential)
* Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
* Longevity at previous employment
* Happy to commute to London office 5 days a week
What we offer for Senior Estimator
* Negotiable salary (privately owned business so not under salary restraints, happy to compete with the right candidate's salary & pay for the right person)
* Travel allowance on top of salary
* Industry leading bonus scheme
* Excellent opportunities for career progression / development
* 26 days annual leave
* Holiday carry over
* Additional AL purchase
* 26 weeks full pay maternity
* 4 weeks full paternity
* Private healthcare / digital 24hr GP service for you & family
* Bike to work scheme
* Gym discounts
* New starter gift
* Long service awards
* Referral incentive scheme (3000 incentive payment when you refer a friend to McLaren)
* 2 volunteering days a year
* Professional membership (McLaren will cover the cost of two professional memberships per year)
* Rewards network
* Company pension schemes
If you want to hear more about this Senior Estimator role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Megan Stott in our London office on (phone number removed).
