Estimator

Pricing the repair of a listed church or a scheduled monument is a world away from standard new build, and this specialist conservation contractor is looking for an Estimator who wants exactly that kind of work. Trading since 1990, the business is a leading name in the conservation and repair of historic buildings across London and the South East.
Based in the office, you will join a busy estimating department pricing schemes mainly within the M25 and along the south coast. Most projects fall between £1 million and £3 million, alongside smaller specialist repairs and larger schemes of up to £10 to £15 million.
Heritage experience is a real advantage, although candidates from a main contractor or refurbishment background with a genuine interest in historic buildings will also be considered.

Estimator Salary & Benefits

Salary: £45,000 to £65,000 (DOE)
25 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays, Rising After Probation and With Service
Company Pension
Predominantly Office Based With Some Home Working Flexibility
Regular Site Visits, Usually Once or Twice a Week
Gym Access at the Office
Clear progression within a growing estimating departmentEstimator Job Overview

Read and analyse tender information to fully understand project requirements
Review the full scope of works and mark up the various trades
Price in-house trades efficiently, accounting for labour, plant and materials
Send out enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive quotes
Meet clients, surveyors and architects on site, either reviewing works against tender documents or offering advice to help guide the project
Visit sites to assess the scope, meet subcontractors and review their scope for accurate pricing
Take off measurements and details from architectural drawings
Take physical dimensions on site to allow accurate pricing of materials
Prepare bespoke Schedules of Works and Bills of Quantities
Put together tender stage programmes using Microsoft Project
Assist with quality submissions and tender compliance
Follow up tenders and hand secured projects over to the contracts teamEstimator Requirements

Around 5 to 10 years of construction experience, ideally within masonry and the conservation sector
Good working knowledge of stonework, brickwork, roofing and first fix carpentry and joinery
Experience in the refurbishment or conservation of external fabric is highly preferable
Construction-related degree preferred, or an HNC/HND backed by strong industry experience
Good IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Project
Causeway Estimating and Bluebeam Take-off experience desirable but not essential
Valid CSCS card
Able to pass Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) security clearance
Full, clean UK driving licence and own car preferable
Permanent right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not availableWhat Makes This Opportunity Different?

Varied, technically interesting work on churches, listed buildings and scheduled monuments
A respected specialist with over 35 years in building conservation
Projects that are mostly London and south coast based, keeping travel manageable
A small team where your contribution is visible and valued
Genuine route towards Senior Estimator as the department grows
Informal, in-person interview process focused on fit as much as technical abilityBennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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