At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the tendering process and prepare accurate cost estimates for exciting construction projects.
- Company: Join a leading construction consultancy with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor junior estimators and grow your career in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the construction industry while working on diverse projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in estimating within construction and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
The role of the Estimator will involve overseeing a high-quality range of broad new build and refurbishment projects, covering industrial, commercial, civil and residential sectors (works can but not limited to; structural works, building envelope systems, flooring, M&E and drainage).
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading end-to-end tendering process, including take-offs, pricing, submission, and handover.
- Preparing accurate cost estimates using drawings, specifications, and estimating software.
- Managing and tracking tender opportunities, ensuring timely follow-ups to maximise conversions.
- Engaging with clients and contractors through site visits, technical input, and value engineering to support bids.
- Collaborating with internal teams, leading handovers, and mentoring junior estimators to strengthen delivery and capability.
- Overseeing projects up to £20m in value (typically £8m).
The ideal applicant will have:
- Estimating experience within the construction sector.
- Experience from a Tier-1 or Main contractor is highly advantageous.
- Experience dealing with a range of new-build and refurbishment contracts.
- Excellent communication skills across all levels, both written and verbal.
- Strong teamwork abilities and a hard-working attitude.
- High levels of organisation.
- Confidence to deal with any problems that occur on site.
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
Estimator Construction in Preston employer: Mitchell Maguire
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