Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator

The Role:

To lead estimates for demolition and construction works,working with other members of tender team to develop solutions and secure sufficient work by value and type to meet the company's objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Preconstruction Director
• Lead estimates Undertake estimates in accordance with Company procedures and developing junior estimator
• Identify opportunity and risk during tender process Liaise with the business unit, Bid Manager and Planner to agree methodology and principles. Prepare clarifications and exclusions document to accompany pricing documents for issue with the tender.
• Obtain feedback from site teams on estimating adequacy and current costs
• Must be able to work to deadlines on multiple tenders
• Close out actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as required
• Handover to site teams at contract award
• Prepare estimating handover packs
• Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to estimate and key assumptions
• Developing a tender win strategy alongside the business unit teams

Role Essentials:

• Construction or commercial background with a minimum of 10 years experience in similar roles
• Experience in Groundworks, civils and concrete structures
• Proven track record working on tenders ranging up to 50m
• IT literate, familiar with estimating software and Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel and Bluebeam
• Ability to ensure all tender submissions are both feasible and profitable
• Desirable but not essential knowledge of demolition and construction in Central London