Senior Estimator

SENIOR ESTIMATOR

HERTFORDSHIRE

£90K - £110K (DOE)

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About the company

You will be working for an industry leading Main Contractor that specialises in delivering new build, refurbishment and fit-out works across multiple sectors. This is an opportunity to join an award-winning Tier 1 contractor that can offer longevity, progression, and succession. You will be office based, working with a successful team of commercial professionals.

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About the role

Reporting to the Regional Chief Estimator, you will be working amongst a team of 3 estimators, planners, and design managers, sitting within the commercial team of the business. You will be responsible for cost planning and estimating on large commercial build schemes across the country.

Your day-to-day duties may include:

• Ensure compliance with departmental procedures for producing estimates.

• Analyse key productivity and cost drivers through feedback from ongoing projects.

• Develop strategies and systems for knowledge management to align with business unit goals.

• Review all estimates to ensure accuracy and consistency.

• Foster the professional development of estimating staff by sharing expertise and industry insights.

• Prepare project and corporate documentation, including estimates.

• Manage and present estimating/tendering information effectively.

• Promote a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the team.

• Oversee the identification and reduction of unnecessary costs and inefficiencies.

• Utilise market knowledge to identify and manage the supply chain effectively.

• Supervise the preparation of documents for tender reviews and adjudications.

• Generate accurate financial forecasts within specified deadlines.

• Stay updated on commercial, technical, legal, and insurance aspects of the market.

• Balance profit maximisation

• Develop budget pricing based on available information.

• Prepare cash flow projections for tendering purposes as needed.

• Lead the tender process for larger or more complex projects as required.

• Represent the company by presenting tenders to clients effectively.

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About you

To successfully apply for this role, you will need to have

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Confidence with a proven track record of presenting to stakeholders

• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build rapport and maintain relationships

• A significant breadth of experience in an Estimating position with a Main Contractor within the commercial build sector

• Educated to degree level in a relevant field (non essential)

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In return

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is hoping to grow their career in the construction industry, with scope for development into a Project Management role within time.

You will receive:

• A competitive salary (DOE)

• car allowance/ company vehicle

• 25 days holiday + buy & sell scheme

• Private healthcare scheme

• Employee pension contributions

• Dental & eye care plans

• cycle to work scheme

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