People First Recruitment Solutions
Estimator
Job Location
Potters Marston, United Kingdom
Job Description
Our client, a principal building contractor based in South Leicestershire, is looking to recruit an experienced construction Estimator to join their successful pre contract team on a permanent basis.
The Client:
Specialise in a wide range of projects up to £5/6 million in value comprising refurbishments, extensions and new build projects across multiple sectors including commercial, education and health care.
The Role:
As an Estimator you will be responsible for the compiling of true nett cost tenders, working on up to 3 tenders at any one time.
The ability to recognise and understand the logistics and associated issues in build-ability, as well as identifying opportunities to offer value-engineering solutions is critical in the works we tender.
Key duties of the Estimator include:
* Assessment of tender enquiries and identifying potential supply chain
* Compiling and issuing subcontract and supplier enquiries
* Assessment and aligning of subcontract quotations
* Calculation of nett tender cost
* Pricing of contract preliminaries
* Compiling Contractor’s Proposals / Tender Deliverables documents
* Timely submission of tender returns
Skills & Experience required from the Estimator include:
* Main contractor estimator experience
* High level of experience in Design & Build tendering and scope compilation
* Good understanding of 1st principle estimating
* Experience in 2-stage tendering
* Good understanding and ability to compile tender stage, critical path programmes and Risk Registers
* Ideally degree qualified in a related subject (not essential)
* Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel (Microsoft Project advantageous)
* Excellent communication and team work skills
* Excellent time management skills
* Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
* Driving licence
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established company with a strong reputation for quality and professionalism, offering genuine opportunities for self-development.
Note, position is office based, currently located LE9. From mid 2025, due to expansion, the company (and role) will be relocating to their new offices in LE17 (Litterworth).
Package:
Salary circa £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
Car or Car Allowance
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Company Pension
Various discounts/schemes
Parking on site
Great company - great team
Location: Potters Marston, GB
Posted Date: 11/25/2024
The Client:
Specialise in a wide range of projects up to £5/6 million in value comprising refurbishments, extensions and new build projects across multiple sectors including commercial, education and health care.
The Role:
As an Estimator you will be responsible for the compiling of true nett cost tenders, working on up to 3 tenders at any one time.
The ability to recognise and understand the logistics and associated issues in build-ability, as well as identifying opportunities to offer value-engineering solutions is critical in the works we tender.
Key duties of the Estimator include:
* Assessment of tender enquiries and identifying potential supply chain
* Compiling and issuing subcontract and supplier enquiries
* Assessment and aligning of subcontract quotations
* Calculation of nett tender cost
* Pricing of contract preliminaries
* Compiling Contractor’s Proposals / Tender Deliverables documents
* Timely submission of tender returns
Skills & Experience required from the Estimator include:
* Main contractor estimator experience
* High level of experience in Design & Build tendering and scope compilation
* Good understanding of 1st principle estimating
* Experience in 2-stage tendering
* Good understanding and ability to compile tender stage, critical path programmes and Risk Registers
* Ideally degree qualified in a related subject (not essential)
* Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel (Microsoft Project advantageous)
* Excellent communication and team work skills
* Excellent time management skills
* Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
* Driving licence
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established company with a strong reputation for quality and professionalism, offering genuine opportunities for self-development.
Note, position is office based, currently located LE9. From mid 2025, due to expansion, the company (and role) will be relocating to their new offices in LE17 (Litterworth).
Package:
Salary circa £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
Car or Car Allowance
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Company Pension
Various discounts/schemes
Parking on site
Great company - great team
Location: Potters Marston, GB
Posted Date: 11/25/2024
Contact Information
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