Senior Estimator in Bristol

GBRS are currently looking for a Senior Estimator to work with our client in the Bristol Area. As a Senior Estimator, your main duties will include:

• Requirements Assessment: Assess the requirement of a project through discussion with clients, tender documents and site visits for the preparation of a formal tender, ensuring all potential costs are known and risks acknowledged and factored in.
• Supplier Selection and Management: Select and organise quotes from potential suppliers, liaising with procurement for advice and with clients for any site visits, so that we have reliable and low‑cost provision of materials and services.
• Cost Planning: Assess the cost of labour, materials, plant, services and other requirements so that a robust, profitable and competitive price can be submitted, supporting the company to meet both programme and finance targets.
• Tender Submission: Co‑ordinate the internal team and external suppliers to provide the information required to complete and submit tender completely and thoroughly.
• Pre‑Construction: Working with the Commercial Manager, co‑ordinate the pre‑construction phase; working with the internal team to ensure scope of works, design, procurement, programmes, logistics and operational requirements are completed, with a finalised quote and payment terms agreed.
• Commercial Handover: Complete a thorough commercial handover with an information pack with internal teams, as well as providing ongoing support with pricing complex variations, ensuring a seamless transition to the project delivery team so that the client receives great service.
• Compliance: Ensure all statutory and legal requirements are met to protect the business and ensure we are meeting our obligations.
• Safety, Health and Environment: Visibly lead the culture of health, safety and environmental protection through safety excellence and ensuring that we meet statutory obligations and industry standards to minimise risk, prevent incidents and protect the business.

The skills and qualifications required:

• At least 5 years experience estimating in the roofing and cladding industry.
• Sub‑contract document knowledge.
• Ability to read drawings and compile accurate take‑offs and measurements.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and ability to advise on complicated matters.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills and ability to adapt to change and suggest improvements to processes.
• Ability to develop, prepare and present tender and financial information to internal teams in an efficient manner.

Desirable: Knowledge of Eque2, Microsoft Excel and Evaluate programmes.