Senior Estimator in England

Some see what’s behind them. We see what’s beyond.

At Robertson, we see challenges, opportunities, and solutions our way. We’re bold enough to ask questions, brave enough to look at things differently, and confident enough to be ourselves. Join us and you’ll join the UK’s largest family-owned construction, infrastructure, and support services business. As Senior Estimator, you’ll be part of a team that’s doing incredible things – for ourselves, for the built environment around us, and for a truly sustainable future.

Your new role:

• You will be responsible for producing estimates for all aspects of construction works on a wide range of projects across the North West, whilst supporting the Estimating Team in Stirling.
• You will also perform a key role reviewing supply chain quotations and challenging these to ensure that value is achieved.
• Reviewing tender enquiries and developing a bid strategy with Bid Manager to give a competitive edge.
• Producing market competitive, nett cost estimates for both traditional and non-traditional bids in line with the Robertson Group processes and procedures.
• Carrying out accurate quantity take-offs for the purposes of estimating.
• Inputting labour, plant, and materials into estimating systems to deliver first principles based estimating ethos.
• Issuing and vetting material and sub-contract enquiries where required to support nett cost pricing.
• Liaise with the procurement department to obtain material quotations.
• Inputting into tender adjudication/finalisation documents for senior management approval.
• Establishing value engineering opportunities to give our bids a competitive edge.
• Establishing risks within the tender scheme to mitigate our exposure.
• Preparing and checking tender letters, technical notes, and qualifications for issue.
• Attending client interviews as required.
• Preparing benchmarking reports and data to support bids.
• Inputting bid data into CRM system where required.
• Coach, mentor, and assist with training junior staff to support development.
• Comply with Robertson QMS procedures.
• Other duties as required by senior management.

Qualifications/Relevant Industrial Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience working within the construction sector is essential with experience of various projects and of a range of project values.

Benefits of working with Robertson:

• 33 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time or FTC positions, increases with length of service).
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Discounts (gym memberships, restaurants, days out etc.) with Hapi Rewards App.
• Annual Flu Vaccine.
• Access to E-Learning.
• Health & Wellbeing Support.
• Life Management & Financial Support.

Diversity & Inclusion:

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. That’s why we’re working hard to create an environment where everyone can feel welcome, and where we can all be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations, and more - so whoever you are, we hope you’ll see things our way, too.

This role will be subject to pre-employment screening, including references. The level of screening may vary depending on role responsibilities and will be discussed at interview.