Location: Bedford / Bedfordshire
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Package
Job Type: Permanent
I am currently recruiting for an experienced Estimator on behalf of an established and reputable SME main contractor delivering a varied portfolio of construction projects across the region.
The contractor operates across a range of sectors including industrial and commercial, education, healthcare, residential and highways, with a project portfolio incorporating both new-build and refurbishment schemes.
This is a genuine opportunity for an experienced Estimator who is looking to join an established Main Contractor and play a key role within the estimating function. You must have a strong understanding of construction across the board and be capable of completing detailed take-offs and pricing from sub-structure through to internal finishes.
The Role
Working as part of the pre-construction team, you will be responsible for pricing a varied portfolio of construction projects and producing accurate, competitive tenders.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing tender drawings, specifications and documentation
- Completing full quantity take-offs
- Producing your own Bills of Quantities (BOQs)
- Estimating sub-structures and groundworks
- Pricing drainage and civils
- Estimating superstructure works
- Pricing internal finishes
- Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations
- Identifying risks, exclusions and potential opportunities
- Preparing accurate tender submissions
- Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers, clients and consultants
- Managing multiple tenders and deadlines
- Working closely with the wider commercial and pre-construction teams
About You
To be considered, you will need:
- Minimum 5 years' Estimating experience
- Proven experience working for a Main Contractor
- Ideally experience within an SME / regional contractor environment
- Strong understanding of the construction process from groundworks through to completion
- Ability to undertake detailed take-offs from drawings
- Experience producing BOQs
- Strong knowledge of sub-structures, drainage, civils, superstructures and internal finishes
- Good understanding of subcontractor procurement and tender returns
- Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness
- Full UK driving licence
- Own transport essential
Estimating Software
The company currently uses Causeway.
Experience with Causeway would be advantageous, particularly experience using the system for drawing take-offs and producing BOQs. However, previous experience with alternative estimating software will be considered, as the client is comfortable with an experienced Estimator picking up Causeway.
The Package
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£60,000 - £70,000 per annum
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Car Allowance
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Private pension scheme following successful completion of 6-month probation
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Private medical insurance following successful completion of 6-month probation
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Business mileage paid
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Permanent position with an established SME main contractor
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Varied workload across industrial, commercial, education, healthcare, residential and highways
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Exposure to both new-build and refurbishment projects
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Long-term career opportunity
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Estimator with a proven Main Contracting background, have the ability to undertake full project take-offs and are looking for a long-term opportunity with an established regional contractor, I would be keen to hear from you.
Please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact me directly for further information
Salary description
£60000.00 - £70000.00 per year