Senior Estimator - Construction (5+ Years Experience)
We are looking for an experienced Estimator for our client with a minimum of five years' proven estimating experience within the Construction industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of contracts, excellent financial awareness, and well-developed negotiation and leadership skills.
This role is based in Gloucester, working on projects located across the South-West and South Wales.
Key Responsibilities
* Work on groundworks and civil engineering projects.
* Maintain and develop strong relationships with clients and suppliers.
* Collaborate closely with the pre-contract team and relevant stakeholders.
* Manage incoming tenders, ITTs, and overall workload.
* Arrange and chair tender launch meetings.
* Visit sites when required to assess and determine site conditions.
* Review tender/ITT instructions and coordinate actions for yourself and the wider team.
* Undertake measurement in line with current industry methods and standards.
* Develop sustainable strategies to secure profitable tender and ITT opportunities.
* Prepare and price detailed tenders using company software, identifying resource requirements, outputs, subcontractor quotes, and supplier rates.
* Create target prices, budgets, and rates from first principles.
* Complete cost comparisons and pricing for Bills of Quantities and Activity Schedules.
* Prepare compliant tenders, quotations, tender books, and profit plans for internal review.
* Compile risk registers for both tender submissions and live project use.
* Review and understand tender instructions and proposed contract conditions.
* Finalise and submit approved tenders and quotations.
* Manage amendments to tender documents throughout the process.
* Liaise with Clients, Consultants, and Main Contractors, and follow up submissions to maximise success rates.
* Contribute to building a scalable estimating team capable of supporting future business growth.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Life Assurance Scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Corporate gym membership discount
* Annual salary review
* Employee discounts (including 50% discount on skip hire and discounts on related services)
* Progression opportunities
* 24-hour unlimited access to mental health support
Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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