Senior Estimator

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Job description

Choice People is seeking a Senior Estimator for an expanding, innovative manufacturing firm in the Midlands. The role of the Estimator involves preparing cost estimates, analyzing tender drawings and documentation, ensuring accurate and timely submission of tenders, maximizing both profit and customer satisfaction, and attending client meetings as needed.

Establishing, maintaining, and improving the estimation policy, processes, and procedures is crucial to ensure they integrate smoothly with finance and technical IT systems.

Key duties include:

  • Conduct detailed analysis of project specifications, drawings, and other documentation to prepare accurate cost estimates.
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and constraints.
  • Develop and maintain estimating policies and procedures to standardize and improve the estimation process.
  • Evaluate material, manufacturing, labour, transport and equipment costs to ensure
  • competitiveness and profitability.
  • Prepare comprehensive bid proposals and tender documents in accordance with project specifications and deadlines.
  • Review and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations to ensure completeness and
  • accuracy.
  • Provide expertise and guidance on cost management throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Monitor and track project costs against budget estimates, identifying and addressing any deviations.

Preferable Experience:

  • Qualification in Estimating / Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the built environment industries, with a
  • focus on estimating and quantity surveying.
  • Proficiency in estimating software and tools, such as Bluebeam, or similar.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate
  • effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Proven ability to establish and maintain policies and procedures related to estimating.
  • Knowledge of modern construction methods, materials, and regulations.
  • Professional certification or licensure (e.g., SCS, CIOB)

Benefits:

To be discussed following the screening process

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Valerie O'Connell

Valerie O'Connell

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