Estimator Job in Housing Maintenance
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading Social Housing and Property Services Contractor as an Estimator.
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for tenders and live projects, working closely with commercial and operational teams.
Key Responsibilities:
* Tender Preparation: Assist in the preparation of tender submissions, ensuring accurate cost estimates and compliance with bid requirements.
* Quantity Take-offs: Perform material and labour quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications, and site visits.
* Pricing & Cost Analysis: Develop cost estimates by gathering data on materials, labour, equipment, and subcontractors.
* Supplier & Subcontractor Enquiries: Obtain and analyse quotations from suppliers and subcontractors for competitive pricing.
* Risk Assessment: Identify and assess potential project risks and incorporate contingency allowances where necessary.
* Bid Documentation: Assist in compiling bid submissions, including pricing summaries, methodology statements, and commercial documentation.
* Value Engineering: Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative solutions to improve bid competitiveness.
Live Project Estimating Responsibilities:
* Cost Control: Preparation and monitoring of project costs against initial estimates and budgets, identifying variances and potential cost-saving measures.
* Re-measurements & Variations: Conduct re-measurements and assist in the preparation of variations and change orders.
* Subcontractor & Supplier Costing: Assist in reviewing and negotiating subcontractor and supplier costs for ongoing projects.
* Progress Evaluations: Support project managers in tracking work progress and assessing cost implications.
* Data Management: Maintain an up-to-date database of historical costs, rates, and benchmarking data for future estimates.
* Reporting & Forecasting: Assist in preparing cost reports, forecasting final project costs, and identifying commercial risks.
Requirements:
* Relevant qualification in Construction, Quantity Surveying, Estimating, or a related discipline.
* Proven experience leading estimating and pricing functions in construction, facilities management, or a related industry.
* 3+ years' experience in a similar role.
* Estimating and Tender bid preparation experience.
* Commercially and operationally aware on delivery of works.
* Strong commercial attitude and excellent communication skills.
Benefits:
* DOE + excellent benefits package.
* Employee Perks & Discounts.
* Life Assurance.
* Industry leading health & wellbeing programme.
* Healthcare Cash Plan.
* Long service awards.
* Great opportunities for learning & development.
Additional Information:
If you are a skilled estimator looking for a challenging role, please apply via the link below.
For further information, please contact Robert Apps for a confidential discussion.