Senior Estimator (SNR EST) City of Preston, England
| Salary: | GBP55000 - GBP60000 per annum + Car Allowance, Healthcare, Package |
Senior Estimator - Main Contractor - Design & Build and Refurbishment - £60k + Good Package
About the Client
A Design & Build, Refurbishment and Maintenance Main Contractor who have been one of the North West's leading Builders for over 100yrs. They have grown into market leaders across multiple sectors including Health, Education, Commercial, Industrial and Leisure. With turnover approaching the £100m mark in 2019, they have been experiencing year on year growth for many years now and continue to secure high value projects across the region.
About the Role
You will join an already successful team as a Senior Estimator and will report in to the Chief Estimator. You must be experienced with take offs and come from a Main Contractor background. You will meet the estimating requirements of the designated projects, have close liaison with the contracts management to ensure that the project meets all financial and regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for the presentation of bids in line with data obtained from site, as well as the re-negotiation of pricing for equipment or materials where appropriate. Other Accountability's include:
- Ensure the sound financial accuracy of designated tenders
- Maintain close working relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
- Liaison with the Chief Estimator to discuss improvements to processes and procedures
- Mentoring and support for the Estimating team
What you Need to Succeed
- Comprehensive knowledge of the estimating process
- Good construction knowledge
- Understands engineering principles
- Good numeracy skills
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal
- Negotiating skills
- Good IT skills
- Analytical thinker
- Good attention to detail
- Methodical and organised