Time to step up to the next level This tier one contractor with a high growth plan are recruiting for a key member of the work winning team. Please take a moment to read through this exciting opportunity
Were looking for an Estimator to join our Building team based in London.
Location: London
Hours: 40 hours per week
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
What will you be responsible for
As an Estimator youll be working within the Building team supporting them in delivering high-quality estimates for construction and refurbishment projects ranging from 1m to 20m.
Your day to day will include:
- Appraising and evaluating client tender requirements and specifications
- Producing tender stage bills of quantities and pricing labour plant and material rates
- Managing tender information and subcontract trade package enquiries
- Providing early-stage project cost plans and value engineering options
- Communicating and handing over estimates to project teams
What are we looking for
This role of Estimator is great for you if:
- You have strong communication skills and experience working with multidisciplinary teams and supply chains
- You are proficient in computerised estimating and take-off software with solid general IT skills
- You hold industry-recognised construction-related qualifications and have previous experience in a similar role
A Full Driving Licence is required (does not need to be a UK licence).
Were all about finding potential and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you dont tick every box please apply and we can have a chat.
Rewards and benefits
Were proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs
Diversity and inclusion
Maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. Were proud of the steps weve taken so far but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping the diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work by using their experiences to shape our policies.
As a Disability Confident employer we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
Requirements
Appraisal and evaluation of client tender requirements and specifications in typically 2-stage bid preparation
Abstract and report on contractual tender stage information
Manage tender information efficiently
Undertaking tender site visits
Develop subcontract trade package enquiries
Take off and produce tender stage bills of quantities
Pricing of tender labour plant and material rates build ups
Analysing supply chain enquiries for tender
Producing tender risk information
Reporting for tender adjudication
Communication and handover of estimates
Early engagement with client teams to provide cost advice
Providing early-stage project cost plans
Managing client pre construction phase programme expectations
Delivering value engineering & buildability
Managing and reporting tender stage cost controls
Working within a client collaborative team environment
Be proactive in maintaining relationships with project team stakeholders and functional management and work as a collaborative member of the team facilitating the sharing of knowledge and best practice to the wider business. Diversity inclusion and wellbeing
Promote the wellbeing of your team and ensure that an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought backgrounds and experience is actively encouraged and achieved.
This profile is not exhaustive. From time to time you may be required by the company to perform other tasks which are not included in the above description but are within your capabilities and where necessary training and full support will be given.
Essential skills and experience
Diverse and clear communication skills with experience of effective communication with multidisciplinary design teams client teams sub-contractors and the wider supply chain
Excels in working as part of a team and under own supervision
Strong time management/ prioritisation skills
Ability to self-motivate and work to deadlines
Works well under pressure
Competence in computerised estimating and take-off software and general IT skills
Industry recognised construction related qualifications.
Previous experience within a similar role
Drive and enthusiasm to succeed and improve