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Construction Estimator

1 month ago

Preston, United Kingdom MIDAS Specialist Recruitment Ltd Full time

About our client:

A great opportunity has arisen to join a well-established, successful local building and construction company with a proven track record for delivering award winning projects across the North West for an international portfolio of developers, public sector clients and blue-chip companies across residential, commercial and industrial sectors.


Job Description:

Reporting to the Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for supporting the pre-construction team in the preparation of new build estimates to secure projects from a range of £0.5m to £10m and your duties will include, but not limited to, the following:


  • Review of drawings, contract documents, design information and other project documentation to estimate costs
  • Sending out enquiries for Bills of Quantities
  • Sourcing, negotiating and obtaining the best prices and quotes from suppliers and subcontractors
  • Use of estimating software to send out enquiries and analyse returns
  • Dealing with queries from the BoQs
  • Attending meetings and workshops with key supply chain subcontractors to input to tenders as required
  • Providing input into decisions over whether to bid for the project
  • Attending key gateway meetings such as a tender launch meetings, mid tender meetings and tender adjudication meetings
  • Producing robust cost plans for projects to engage with clients on negotiated projects
  • Working closely with key members of the project team (such as the pre-construction manager) and liaising with clients and suppliers
  • Working closely with pre-construction to ensure tender costs fit within the Pre-construction overheads budget


The Successful Applicant:

  • Experienced estimator with construction contractor experience
  • HND or bachelor’s degree in an industry-relevant subject
  • Experienced in estimating software ConQuest/Causeway
  • Commercial awareness
  • Knowledge to include value engineering, first principles, production of quantities, design, pre-construction, project management with a strong emphasis on cost and risk management
  • Exceptional attention to detail


Package on offer:

The role offers a highly competitive salary up to £60,000 plus car allowance, company bonus, pension, private healthcare and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

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