Construction Estimator/Quantity Surveyor

3 days ago

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Warden Construction Ltd Full time
About the Role

The role of a construction estimator is a crucial part of the preconstruction team at Warden Construction Ltd. As an estimator, you will develop construction estimates and bid information to support the company in pursuing new business opportunities.

You will work closely with others at our head office within our preconstruction and business development teams to ensure the company delivers competitive and high-quality responses for both single-stage and two-stage tender submissions.

About Warden Construction Ltd

At Warden Construction Ltd, we believe in Building Something Greater. We're not just here to build, but to deliver outstanding construction projects that help to improve lives and communities.

We operate across the North West with a strong presence in public sector delivery of new build and refurbishment projects in education, blue light, further education, public and leisure buildings, healthcare, and maintenance, supported by private sector commercial, specialist residential, and industrial schemes.

We're looking for individuals who personify our values of quality, continuous improvement, growing people, and delivering social value.

Working for a diverse client base and frameworks, you will be involved in contract values ranging from £50k – £15m. Building strong relationships and working client-facing within collaborative public framework environments is essential.

Key Responsibilities
  • Appraisal and evaluation of client tender requirements and specifications in bid preparation
  • Abstract and report on contractual tender stage information
  • Manage tender information efficiently
  • Undertake tender site visits
  • Take off and produce tender stage bills of quantities
  • Pricing of tender labour, plant, and material rates build-ups
  • Analyzing supply chain enquiries for tender
  • Reporting for tender adjudication
  • Communication and handover of estimates
  • Early engagement with client teams to provide cost advice
  • Providing early-stage project cost plans
  • Managing and reporting tender stage cost controls
  • Working within a client collaborative team environment
Ideal Candidate
  • Excels in working as part of a team and under own supervision
  • Ability to self-motivate and work to deadlines
  • Works well under pressure
  • Competence in computerized estimating and take-off software and general IT skills
  • Industry-recognized construction-related qualifications
  • Previous experience within a similar role
  • Drive and enthusiasm to succeed and improve
Rewards and Benefits

Warden Construction Ltd offers a wide range of rewards and benefits, including:

  • 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • Additional staff holiday incentives
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Death in service cover
  • Pension
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental health support
  • Training and Development Programmes
Diversity and Inclusion

At Warden Construction Ltd, we have a work environment where everyone feels welcome, where we can all be ourselves, and where differences are valued. We provide the development tools and responsibilities that allow individuals to flourish and fulfill their professional goals and career progression.

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