Estimator Construction Bournemouth/Poole, Dorset | £50K£60K + £5K+ Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits
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You will like Estimating for a well-established and highly respected construction contractor based near Bournemouth/Poole, Dorset , delivering an impressive variety of building projects across the South of England.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator / Construction Estimator / Building Estimator to join a stable, successful and people-focused business with a strong reputation for quality, repeat business and long-term client relationships.
Youll work within an experienced pre-construction team pricing a diverse portfolio of new build, refurbishment, commercial, education, healthcare and heritage projects , with tenders ranging from small works through to circa £10m.
Its a varied Estimator role offering interesting projects, a supportive team environment and genuine scope for continued professional development.
You will like The Estimator job itself, based from the Poole office and working closely with senior estimating and pre-construction colleagues.
Youll take responsibility for preparing accurate, competitive tenders while developing a thorough understanding of project requirements, risks and commercial opportunities.
Your responsibilities will include:
Processing and pricing enquiries from small works through to projects of circa £10m
Preparing detailed construction estimates and tender submissions
Working alongside the Bid Manager and Estimators to deliver complete tender returns
Using estimating software, currently Causeway , to produce detailed estimates
Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation
Visiting prospective projects and clients to survey works and understand site requirements
Producing clear priced schedules for successful projects
Preparing and presenting tender bids for adjudication
Producing RFIs from tender information for clients and professional teams
Managing multiple tenders simultaneously and ensuring submissions meet deadlines
Working collaboratively with colleagues across pre-construction and project delivery
Projects are delivered through a variety of procurement methods including traditional, design & build and partnering , providing plenty of technical and commercial variety.
You will have To be successful as Construction Estimator , you will ideally have previous estimating experience within building construction and be comfortable managing several tenders concurrently. More specifically:
Good construction industry knowledge and estimating experience
Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
Ability to interpret 2D and 3D drawings
Good working knowledge of SMM7 and NRM
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to prioritise a busy tender workload
A proactive, dynamic and resourceful approach
Confidence working independently as well as within a team
An HNC or higher construction qualification would be advantageous but is not essential. Experience using Causeway estimating software, Microsoft Project or similar packages would also be beneficial.
You will get As Estimator / Building Estimator , you will enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including:
£50,000£60,000 salary
£5,800 car allowance
Private medical cover
25 days annual holiday
Additional company holiday at Christmas
Support towards professional qualifications
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Company events
Professional development within an established construction business
This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Estimator looking to join a respected regional contractor offering project variety, stability and a strong team culture. xrnqpay
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