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Senior Estimator / Estimating Manager / Salary upto £75k plus package
North West | Building Contractor | Refurbishment & Fit-Out
Projects up to £5m | Healthcare & Education
I'm working with an established North West building contractor looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator / Estimating Manager to join its pre-construction team.
The business delivers refurbishment and fit-out projects ranging from smaller works through to around £5m, predominantly across Healthcare, Education and other public-sector environments. Many schemes are delivered within live environments, with a growing workload secured through public-sector frameworks and repeat client relationships.
This is a senior position suited to somebody who can take ownership of tenders while also contributing to the development of the estimating function and wider pre-construction team.
The Role
You will be responsible for:
- Managing tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission and handover
- Reviewing and interpreting tender documentation
- Carrying out site surveys and compiling accurate tender information
- Measurement and scheduling of construction works
- Preparing procurement strategies and tender programmes
- Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations
- Pricing direct works from first principles, including labour, plant and materials
- Identifying commercial risks and opportunities within tenders
- Managing tender queries, RFIs and clarifications
- Preparing for and attending bid settlements and tender adjudications
- Producing clear tender baselines and supporting documentation
- Ensuring an effective handover to the commercial and operational teams
- Building and maintaining strong supply-chain relationships
- Supporting framework opportunities and bid submissions where required
- Managing and mentoring junior estimators and apprentices
- Developing and improving estimating systems and processes
- Supporting resource, progression and succession planning within the department
- Working xgikmsk closely with the management team to support the business's longer-term growth plans
What We're Looking For
Ideally, you will have:
- Around 10+ years' estimating experience within the construction industry
- A BSc/HNC or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a construction-related discipline
- Strong experience within general contracting, refurbishment and/or fit-out
- Experience pricing projects within Healthcare, Education or public-sector environments would be advantageous
- Good working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
- Strong first Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
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