Senior Estimator
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
Location: Birmingham
Type: Full-time, permanent, hybrid working
Salary: Up to £90,000 plus package
About the role
We’re seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to take ownership of producing accurate, commercially competitive prime costs for tender proposals. Working closely with pre-construction teams, you’ll play a key role in shaping coordinated cost submissions on projects up to £25m.
Key Accountabilities
Compliance & Quality
* Carry out responsibilities in line with the Management System, policies, procedures, processes, and tools.
* Support ISO accreditation compliance:
* ISO 9001 – Quality Management System
* ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety Management System
* ISO 14001 – Environmental Management System
Pre-Construction
* Work across a variety of tendering forms: single stage, two stage, framework, cost plan etc.
* Collaborate with the bid team to establish project package strategies.
* Collate and issue tender enquiry documents to the supply chain.
* Analyse supply chain returns for compliance, competitiveness, scope/interface gaps, innovation, quantification accuracy, preliminaries, and onerous terms/qualifications.
* Provide first principles labour, plant and material rates for traditional trades when required.
* Build composite rates for non-critical packages.
* Demonstrate understanding of M&E work content and challenge subcontractors when necessary.
* Participate in collaborative supply chain meetings to determine accurate scope and competitive prime costs.
* Provide commercial input into tenders as required.
* Ensure robust work package documents and subcontractor alignment.
* Undertake quantification checks either directly or via others.
* Attend final tender review and settlement meetings to present prime costs.
* Maintain dialogue with clients during pre-construction to reflect changing requirements.
Project Delivery
* Support project teams with subcontract orders.
* Analyse significant variances from tender for lessons learned.
* Establish contemporary build rates for benchmarking future opportunities.
* Maintain awareness of current build techniques and materials.
* Benchmark estimates against project feedback and market prices.
People Management
* Coach and mentor Estimators and Assistants involved in bid submissions.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
* Monitor progress against target costs during tender periods.
* Undertake projects and stay up to date with industry changes.
* Produce reports and statistical data as required.
* Share best practice, promote continuous improvement and innovation.
* Represent the organisation in professional, educational and social activities.
* Maintain knowledge of contemporary design and build techniques.
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree in relevant discipline or Postgraduate Diploma (preferred)
* Minimum HNC or equivalent vocational experience
* CSCS Card
Key Competencies
* Provides clear direction and sets behavioural standards
* Plans effectively and adapts to changing circumstances
* Monitors and maintains quality and productivity
* Demonstrates financial awareness
* Focuses on customer needs and satisfaction
* Works productively under pressure