Estimator required for a Tier 1 contractor based in Berkshire.
The company are one of the most successfully privately owned profitable contractors in the country and their Southern operations are based from their office near Reading and turnover in excess of £1 billion a year. They target schemes between £30 and £120 million on frameworks and repeat business opportunities with long term clients and will also identify and target single stage regen and development schemes up to £150 million - typical schemes are large schools and multi phased education schemes, student accommodation, PRS developments, high rise office and resi schemes, distribution hubs and large multi use retail and leisure developments - a really wide and diverse range of projects to work on.
The role includes:
1. Identifying and targeting clients and projects that suit the company's profile.
2. Taking ownership of the tender, carrying out full analysis, producing bill of quantities for each element of the works.
3. Sending out, managing and chasing enquiries with supply chain.
4. Identifying both risks and opportunities.
5. Working with the design and commercial teams to produce the best available bid.
6. Dealing directly with the client and other specialist representatives.
You will ideally have worked for a tier 1 or larger regional contractor on schemes above £10 million and have experience of both D&B projects and framework negotiations, be able to demonstrate excellent work practices, attention to detail, and have a good understanding of construction methodologies and programming.
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