Senior estimator

Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.

We are looking for a Senior Estimator to develop the tender information provided on projects into a competent financial tender submission to enable Skanska to secure work and achieve its business needs. This role will be within our Building Operating Unit and based in Moorgate, London.

As a Senior Estimator, you will:

• Prepare all financial elements and components of the tendering process from identification and authorisation to proceed to financial handover and beyond.
• Prepare all necessary financial documents for the Chief Estimator, Operations Director and Managing Director reviews.
• Assist the bidding team with any post tender negotiations as required.
• Maintain accurate benchmarking data from completed tenders and secured projects.
• Liaise with Skanska Building Services in conjunction with MEP and FS financial and cost input into submissions.
• Liaise with Procurement with regards to subcontractor selection and potential further opportunities on price betterment.
• Actively partake in and be a champion of electronic tendering practices and integration of BIM.

We are looking for:

• Experience of estimating for large building projects.
• Experience of pricing tenders using computerised estimating system(s) (Causeway preferred).
• Demonstrable experience of liaising/working with Sub-contractors and Suppliers to produce robust estimates.
• Demonstrable experience of issuing/receiving tender queries.

Security Clearance

This role requires a minimum level of security clearance and may also require a higher level of National Security Vetting. You should be aware that certain levels of clearance or specific projects and/or sites have UK residency requirements; and any dual or multiple nationalities must be declared. Any persons who do not fulfil these residency requirements may be unable to obtain the required level of clearance and would not be eligible to undertake this role.

What we offer:

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family.
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance.
• Professional development.
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave).

Inclusion and Diversity

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Flexible working

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.

Reasonable adjustments

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.

Closing date

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.