Job Description
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Estimator / Senior Estimator join our Housing Partnerships team based in Bolton.We are a well-established family-owned contractor and developer specialising in the delivery of affordable housing for housing associations and public sector partners. Due to a strong pipeline of new-build residential schemes, we are looking to appoint an experienced Estimator / Senior Estimator to join our team.You will play a key role in preparing competitive and robust cost plans and tender submissions for affordable housing developments, supporting projects from early feasibility through to contract award.Benefits:Competitive Salary / Competitive Car Allowance / 26 Days Holidays / Pension Scheme / Free Parking / Private Health Care / Professional Development & Training Opportunities / Free Wellbeing Initiatives such as eye care vouchers, occupational health, employee assistance programme / Ministry of Fun / Flexible Working / Online Retailer Discounts (Seddon Smartspending).What youll do:Prepare detailed cost plans, estimates, and tender submissions for new-build housing schemesAdopt proactive approach to value engineering process and provide alternative solutions to the compliant bidsUnderstand each tender and identify relevant risks and opportunitiesCompiling accurate budget cost and cost plans using appropriate dataManaging the subcontract and material enquiry processUndertake land appraisals and feasibility assessments alongside land and development teamsSupport two-stage tenders and PCSA processes, including pricing packages progressivelyAssist with programme, procurement strategy, and buildability inputAttend internal adjudications and client meetingsMaintain and update benchmark cost data and build ratesHave you got what it takes:Previous experience in a similar roleHave experience of various construction methods including MMCFull UK driving licenceAbility to work as part of a team whilst using your own initiative.Helping and guiding junior members of the estimating teamConquest or similar (not essential as training will be provided)Good standard of mathematical abilityAbility to take off quantities to SMM7 / NRM2TPBN1_UKTJ