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Due to ongoing success and growth, my client is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their teamor an Estimator looking to step up into a senior role. As a Senior Estimator, you will be based from their office in Northamptonshire with some flexibility to work from home.
Responsibilities include calculating small, medium and large civils / groundways project cost estimates as well as being involved in the planning, development, negotiation, and contract execution of projects.
This a long-established and successful SME sub-contractor with a great reputation. As such the role will be hands-on and have room for career development and lots of autonomy.
You should have excellent communication skills and great attention to detail. As well as being able to negotiate with a range of professionals, make accurate time and cost estimates, and resolve any issues that arise.
Project sectors include MOD, education, healthcare and local authority ranging from 2k to 10m covering the UK.
Other responsibilities include:
- Researching construction documents and analysing specifications and estimating from first principles.
- Determining the total cost of materials, equipment, utilities, and labour for construction projects.
- Preparing estimates for planning, organising, and scheduling project work.
- Managing pre-qualification and pre-bid submissions.
- Ensuring that relevant documents and budgets are submitted ahead of deadlines.
- Formulating contingency plans and effectively managing risks that might impact cost and time estimates.
To be a successful candidate you should have experience working as an estimator within the civils / groundways market. As well as exceptional time management, multi-tasking, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Furthermore you should have the ability to closely collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders and have extensive knowledge of industry best practice and standards.
On offer is a competitive salary, 8,000 car allowance, private health care and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
