Responsibilities
- Own all estimating documentation and ensure quality control
- Lead tender meetings and sign-off processes
- Deliver accurate cost estimates and competitive tender submissions
- Develop pricing strategies and oversee bid preparation
- Review project documents to ensure compliance and identify risks
- Maintain reliable cashflow forecasts
- Coordinate inputs from supply chain and internal teams
- Advise clients on procurement, risk, and estimating strategy
- Act as a client-facing lead throughout the estimating process
- Drive improvements in estimating tools and processes
- Mentor junior team members
- Ensure outputs meet client expectations and deadlines
- Champion use of cost databases and benchmarking
- Build supply chain relationships and gather market intelligence
- Provide strategic cost advice and ensure commercial integrity during pre-construction
- Support complex and high-value projects across the estimating function
Requirements
- Extensive experience in estimating across sectors and project types
- Strong commercial and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 software
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
- Proven track record of delivering multiple high-quality estimates under pressure
- Willingness to apply even if not meeting all listed criteria
Core Competencies
Demonstrates extensive experience in estimating across various sectors, delivering accurate cost estimates and competitive tender submissions while ensuring compliance and risk management. Possesses strong commercial and analytical skills, with a focus on client-facing leadership and mentoring junior team members.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Estimating Documentation Management
- Cost Estimation and Tender Submission
- Microsoft 365 Proficiency
- Commercial and Analytical Skills
- Client-Facing Leadership
Hard Skills
- Cost Estimation
- Tender Preparation
- Pricing Strategy Development
- Risk Identification
- Cashflow Forecasting
- Estimating Tools Improvement
- Cost Database Utilization
- Benchmarking
- Project Compliance Review
- Supply Chain Coordination
Soft Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Leadership Abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Mentoring
- Client Advisory
Industry Keywords
- Estimating
- Tender Meetings
- Bid Preparation
- Market Intelligence
- Pre-Construction Strategy
- High-Value Projects
- Commercial Integrity
- Supply Chain Relationships
- Quality Control
- Client Expectations
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Senior Estimator in London employer: Jobtailor
As a Client Services Coordinator at our dynamic company, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer comprehensive training, opportunities for advancement, and a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a healthy work-life balance and the chance to engage with diverse clients, making every day rewarding and meaningful.
