Commercial Estimating Specialist
1 week ago
Estimator Role Overview
The Commercial Estimating Specialist will be responsible for producing accurate and competitive estimates for various projects. This involves tendering, cost planning, and pricing for full lifecycle build projects, ensuring proposals align with company standards.
- Prepare accurate and competitive estimates by analysing drawings, specifications, and documentation.
- Manage the tender process, including reviewing opportunities on platforms such as E-Tenders and CIS.
- Complete PQQs and ensure prioritisation and completion of tenders to meet deadlines.
- Produce detailed bills of quantities and perform take-offs based on scope and design documents.
- Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to clarify scope, questions, or changes during the tender process.
- Conduct site visits and surveys to assess project requirements.
- Identify opportunities for value engineering through product selection.
- Analyse supply chain tenders and prices, providing feedback on successful and unsuccessful bids.
- Stay updated on building regulations, techniques, and legislation to inform the estimating process.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement in estimating and commercial practices.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as an Estimator in the main contracting environment, particularly in retail and commercial project bids.
- Strong knowledge of building regulations, standards, and construction methodologies.
- Proficiency in interpreting design documents, drawings, and 3D models.
- Strong IT skills and ability to manage multiple tenders to tight deadlines.
- Full driving license.
- Team player with excellent collaboration and communication skills.
Benefits
This role offers a competitive salary of £65,000 - £75,000 per annum, plus performance bonus and comprehensive benefits package, including life assurance, pension fund, mobile phone, laptop, and on-site parking.
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