Estimator

Ivy Resource Group are working with a well-established contractor to recruit an experienced Estimator for a permanent role based in Gloucester. You will be working on a range of education, healthcare, commercial property, residential housing and private clients, with projects ranging from a few hundred pounds to around £25 million.

The Role:

Review tender documents - study drawings, specifications, schedules and other project information.
Measure quantities - calculate the amount of labour, materials and work required for each part of the project.
Prepare cost estimates - price materials, labour, plant, subcontractors and other project costs.
Obtain subcontractor quotations - contact specialist subcontractors and suppliers and compare their prices.
Analyse project risks - identify uncertainties, potential extra costs and commercial risks.
Build the tender price - bring all costs together to produce the overall price submitted to the client.
Work with the wider team - collaborate with quantity surveyors, contracts managers, buyers, architects and engineers.
Check and compare prices - make sure quotations and calculations are accurate and competitive.
Attend site visits - understand site conditions, access, logistics and any issues that could affect the price.
Meet tender deadlines - make sure estimates and supporting information are completed and submitted on time.
Support negotiations - help answer client queries and clarify pricing during the tender process.
Learn from previous projects - use historical costs and project data to improve future estimates.
Help protect profit margins - make sure the project is priced competitively without underestimating the true cost

The Ideal Candidate:

Construction knowledge - understands how buildings are constructed and the different trades involved.
Strong numerical skills - comfortable working with quantities, measurements, costs and budgets.
Attention to detail - able to spot errors or omissions in drawings, specifications and quotations.
Commercial awareness - understands that the aim is to win work while maintaining a healthy profit margin.
Good analytical skills - can break a large construction project into individual costs and assess them accurately.
Tendering experience - ideally has experience preparing or assisting with construction tenders.
Subcontractor management - confident obtaining, comparing and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations.
Good communication - able to communicate clearly with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and colleagues.
IT skills - comfortable with Excel and construction estimating/tendering software.
Organised and deadline-focused - can manage several estimates and meet tight tender deadlines.
Problem-solving ability - able to identify potential issues in a project and find practical solutions.
Team player - works effectively with quantity surveyors, project managers, buyers and site teams.
Willingness to learn - particularly important for a junior or graduate estimator; curiosity about construction and commercial processes is valuable.
Professional and reliable - takes ownership of their work and produces accurate, dependable information

Salary & Package:

Up to £50,000 - £70,000 per annum + Package

Competitive benefits package

Opportunity to work on high-profile, high-value projects

27 days (+BHs) annual leave, Car Leasing scheme via salary sacrifice, Death in Service (4x), Cycle to Work, Cash Plan (claim back), Pension 3% Ee / 5% Er

How to Apply:

Submit your CV and a member of our team will get back to you

Ivy Resource Group are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business.

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