Estimating Director
1 month ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead our estimating team and drive our projects to success. As the Head of Estimating, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining estimation methodologies, tools, and databases, as well as analysing project specifications, blueprints, and other documents to prepare accurate cost estimates.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead and manage the estimating team, providing guidance and support.
- Develop and maintain estimation methodologies, tools, and databases.
- Analyse project specifications, blueprints, and other documents to prepare accurate cost estimates.
- Conduct cost-benefit analyses and value engineering to optimize project costs.
- Coordinate the preparation of bids and proposals, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with client requirements.
- Engage with clients to discuss and clarify project requirements and negotiate costs and terms.
- Prepare detailed reports and documentation for each estimate.
- Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives in the estimating process.
- Contribute to the company's strategic planning and business development efforts.
- Proven experience in a senior estimating role (Head of Estimating, Chief Estimator, Lead Estimator, or Senior Estimator).
- Strong background in construction or engineering industries.
- Expertise in estimating, cost estimation, bid preparation, cost analysis, project evaluation, and cost management.
- Excellent team management and leadership skills.
- Proficiency in analysing project specifications, blueprints, risk analysis, and value engineering.
- Up-to-date knowledge of market trends and cost optimisation techniques.
- Strong client interaction, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders.
We offer a competitive salary, pension, 33 days holiday, private medical healthcare, car allowance, and paid time off annually to volunteer. We also provide comprehensive health & well-being benefits, heavily discounted group discount scheme on all products, and group perks and freebies on days out, cinema, theatre, eating in and out, mobiles phones, a new car, food shopping, and most major high street retailers.
We are committed to monitoring & aligning our policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through our value of Succeed Together, we are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. We recruit the best person for the job regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010, creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees.
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