Job Title: Senior Estimator
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in calculating anticipated project costs, tender management, and risk assessment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Reporting to the Estimating Manager, responsible for calculating the anticipated cost of any project;
* Receive all tender documents and ensure the wider tender team are copied;
* Issue sub-contract and material enquiries, including scope of works and attendance schedules;
* Chase tender returns and update enquiry schedule;
* In conjunction with the wider tender team raise tender queries;
* Develop and fill gaps in tender, compile clarifications and estimator notes;
* Develop and assess a risk schedule and an opportunity assessment;
* Develop a value engineering schedule;
* Complete analysis of tenders and prices as received from supply chain;
* Produce documents for tender settlement and present clear nett costings identifying risks and opportunities;
* Complete tender submission including Form of Tender, Bills of quantities & associated commercial information.
Requirements:
* Degree Qualified in the construction field (Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Construction Technology);
* 6+ Years' experience in a similar role i.e. Estimating or Quantity Surveying role;
* Must have strong analytical and numeracy skills;
* Computer literate in Microsoft Office, ideally have a Working knowledge of Conquest, Cubit, Buildsoft, Costx;
* Knowledge of the latest construction technology processes, materials and costs;
* Demonstrate excellent budgetary responsibility;
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
* Good problem-solving skills;
* Ability to work individually and as part of a team;
* Ability to work well under pressure, adhering to strict deadline environments;
* Career driven, ambitious and enthusiastic.