Senior Project Cost Estimator

2 weeks ago


Crawley West Sussex, United Kingdom BuildMyTalent Full time

You will lead, manage, and motivate the estimating team on projects whilst participating in the winning of contracts. Contract : Permanent, Full Time

The role of Senior Estimator is to support the generation of profitable tenders for authorisation and submission, to maximise the order pipeline and its conversion into market share, revenue and operating profit within the business unit. You will estimate the costs of projects, determine contractual, financial, technical and operational risks and to find opportunities to minimise risk and maximise gross profit. You will support the fulfilment of the pipeline of contracts safely, on time, and to the required quality while maximising gross profit and customers' satisfaction.
Contribution to the generation of tenders, proposing costs and estimate resources for projects
Lead, manage, and motivate the estimating team on projects by promoting best practice.
Participation in the winning of contracts while minimising risk and maximising profit by estimating the costs for tenders, negotiating with suppliers and subcontracts, and supporting value engineering.
This includes minimising subcontractor and material costs, communicating with design, planning, commercial and bid management functions.
Build and retain commercial relationships with customers, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors during the tender and fulfilment process

To be considered for the role, applicants will have construction estimating experience of schemes ideally with a Tier 1 contractor.
You will be experienced in our portfolio of projects with good technical construction knowledge.
Excellent research, proposal writing and oral presentation skills
So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

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