Job Description
Due to ongoing success and growth, my client is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their team or an Estimator looking to step up into a senior role. As a Senior Estimator, you will be based from their office in Northamptonshire with some flexibility to work from home.\n\nResponsibilities include calculating small, medium and large civils / groundways project cost estimates as well as being involved in the planning, development, negotiation, and contract execution of projects.\n\nThis a long-established and successful SME sub-contractor with a great reputation. As such the role will be hands-on and have room for career development and lots of autonomy.\n\nYou should have excellent communication skills and great attention to detail.
As well as being able to negotiate with a range of professionals, make accurate time and cost estimates, and resolve any issues that arise.\n\nProject sectors include MOD, education, healthcare and local authority ranging from £2k to £10m covering the UK.\n\nOther responsibilities include:\n\n * Researching construction documents and analysing specifications and estimating from first principles.\n\n * Determining the total cost of materials, equipment, utilities, and labour for construction projects.\n\n * Preparing estimates for planning, organising, and scheduling project work.\n\n * Managing pre-qualification and pre-bid submissions.\n\n * Ensuring that relevant documents and budgets are submitted ahead of deadlines.\n\n * Formulating contingency plans and effectively managing risks that might impact cost and time estimates.\n\nTo be a successful candidate you should have experience working as an estimator within the civils / groundways market. As well as exceptional time management, multi-tasking, interpersonal and negotiation skills.\n\nFurthermore you should have the ability to closely collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders and have extensive knowledge of industry best practice and standards.\n\nOn offer is a competitive salary, £8,000 car allowance, private health care and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays