At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure accurate project cost estimates and manage tender documentation.
- Company: Leading construction firm with a commitment to safety and development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 26 days leave, pension, and unlimited learning opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid role with excellent career growth and equal opportunity employer.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the construction industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in estimating, strong analytical skills, and relevant degree.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
The Senior Estimator is responsible for ensuring that the estimated cost of a project is prepared correctly in an explicit and consistent manner which takes into account the methods of construction and all circumstances which may affect the execution of the work on a project.
Responsibilities
- Health & Safety: Ensure health and safety procedures are built into tender methodologies, referencing S5 items; promote the company's zero incidents culture.
- Management & Development: Support training and development of Estimators and assistants; assist in personal development plans for direct reports.
- Tender Documentation: Log and manage all tender documents; issue addendums and client correspondence to team members.
- Subcontractor & Material Enquiries: Prepare and issue subcontractor enquiry schedules; assess supplier responses; manage competition levels.
- Bill of Quantities & Pricing: Arrange production of bills of quantities; carry out spot checks; chase tender returns; maintain updated enquiry schedules.
- Design Information & Value Savings: Review design information on design-and-build tenders to identify value savings; compile clarifications and estimator notes.
- Change Management: Incorporate late tender amendments into costings and submissions.
- Tender Risk & Opportunity Assessments: Assist in preparing risk and opportunity assessments; support value engineering schedules.
- Tendering & Cost Analysis: Review risk registers; conduct regular tender reviews; analyse package returns; prepare subcontractor analysis schedules.
- Tender Settlement: Prepare documents for settlement; present net costings with risks and opportunities; prepare tender sum analysis (cash flow, forecasts).
- Adjudication & Client Pricing: Attend adjudication meetings; implement amendments; complete client pricing documents (forms of tender, contract sum analysis, prelims breakdowns).
- Financial Modelling: Develop cash flow models; support bid budget management.
Qualifications & Experience
- Good working knowledge of NEC, ICE and ICC forms of contract.
- Experience using Conquest or similar estimating software.
- Analytical and numerical ability to evaluate detailed specifications, costs and risks.
- Knowledge of estimating processes and best practice within a Tier1 contractor.
- Valid CSCS card.
- Degree qualified in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
- Desirable: Membership of a relevant professional body or working towards one.
- Desirable: Evidence of ongoing professional development in estimating, pre-construction or commercial management.
Location & Working Arrangements
The role is hybrid and based from one of our UK offices in Solihull, St Albans or Warrington. We welcome applicants from Tier1, Regional and Sub-Contractors.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.
Benefits
Competitive salary. 26 days annual leave plus additional company days, pension and benefits, unlimited learning and development opportunities.
Senior Estimator employer: John Sisk & Son
Sisk is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in London where health and safety professionals can thrive. With a strong commitment to employee development, competitive salaries, and a culture that prioritises knowledge sharing and innovation, Sisk empowers its team members to lead impactful health and safety initiatives across multiple projects. The company fosters a collaborative atmosphere, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported in their professional growth.
