Bennett & Game are pleased to represent an established specialist contractor seeking an experienced Estimator to join their commercial team in Barnsley.
The company delivers groundworks and reinforced concrete structures packages across the building and civil engineering sectors, with projects typically valued between £5 million and £30 million.
With a strong pipeline of secured projects and frameworks, this is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator with relevant sector experience to join a stable and growing contractor offering long-term career development.
Estimator Job Overview
Prepare accurate and competitive tenders from construction drawings, specifications and Bills of Quantities
Produce detailed rates from first principles
Measure and take off quantities from construction drawings
Manage multiple tenders simultaneously at different stages
Lead target price reviews and tender review meetings
Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors
Liaise with clients, consultants and design teams to obtain additional information
Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value-engineering solutions
Attend pre-contract and post-contract meetings
Provide commercial insight throughout the tender process
Present tender information and recommendations to senior management
Complete detailed handovers of successful tenders to the construction delivery team
Estimator Job Requirements
At least three years' estimating experience within groundworks and/or reinforced concrete structures
Previous experience preparing tenders from first principles
Demonstrable experience tendering for construction or civil engineering packages
Experience working on projects valued up to approximately £30 million
Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing and technology
Confident measuring quantities and interpreting technical drawings
Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
Ability to manage several tenders and competing deadlines
Proactive, organised and capable of working independently
Based within a commutable distance of Barnsley
Estimator Salary and Benefits
Salary of £50,000-£80,000, depending on experience
Annual bonus scheme
Company healthcare cash plan
Comfortable office-based working environment
Free on-site parking
Long-term career progression
Supportive and collaborative working culture
Permanent position with an established specialist contractor
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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