SENIOR ESTIMATOR WITH MAIN CONTRACTOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR A PERMANENT POSITION IN WOLVERHAMPTON
Job Title: Senior Estimator
Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: up to £73k DOE + car allowance
Salary: up to £73k DOE + car allowance
Job description for Senior Estimator Role:
- Analyse project specifications, drawings, and other relevant documents to prepare accurate cost estimates
- Collaborate with various departmental functions to ensure tender returns are accurately priced, commercially sound, and technically detailed
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and other professionals to foster future tender success and new client opportunities
- Prepare and present detailed tender cost build-ups, ensuring strict timescales are maintained throughout the tendering process
- Support the transition between the tender phase and project handover, ensuring smooth communication with project delivery teams
- Continuously monitor market trends, material costs, and labour rates to maintain up-to-date pricing information
- Identify potential risks and opportunities within project estimates, providing recommendations to mitigate risks and maximise value
- Contribute to the development of estimating processes and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy
Qualifications for Senior Estimator Role:
- Social housing background is essential
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in the construction industry
- Knowledge of the JCT & ACA suite of contracts
- Ability to 'take off' from design drawings, interpret specifications, and prepare Bills of Quantities
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail
- Proficiency in estimating software or aptitude to learn
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying or a related field are desirable
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying or a related field are desirable