Senior Estimator
Posted 12/06/2024 by Caledonian Recruitment Group Ltd
Are you a highly motivated Senior Estimator with a minimum of five years' experience in the UK fit out and construction industry?
We are partnering with a well-respected fit out and construction company with a remarkable 35-year legacy. Renowned for creating not only functional spaces but truly inspiring environments that enhance well-being, they operate across Wales, the South West, and increasingly, throughout the UK.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join their fast-paced Commercial department as a Senior Estimator. This key role will be primarily located at their award-winning workspace in Bristol, with occasional travel to their Cardiff HQ and potentially other UK locations for client meetings and site visits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Play a pivotal role in securing new contracts by preparing comprehensive cost budgets and estimates.
- Conduct take-offs and meticulously generate Bills of Quantities/Schedules of Works to ensure project accuracy.
- Undertake detailed site surveys and actively participate in project team and supply chain meetings.
- Collaborate closely with Design, Sales, and Project teams, providing expert commercial insights.
- Analyse post-contract situations to identify valuable lessons for future projects.
- Liaise effectively with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers at all levels, ensuring projects are delivered within budget and on time.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Possesses a minimum of five years' experience in a similar estimating or quantity surveying role within the UK fit out/construction industry.
- Demonstrates a successful track record of leading significant fit out/construction projects.
- Possesses a keen eye for commercial viability and understands project delivery processes, market rates, profit margins, and value engineering.
- Can expertly interpret drawings and prepare accurate schedules of work and Bills of Quantities.
- Is proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Maintains a professional demeanour in all interactions with clients, colleagues, and teams.
- Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Is highly motivated and eager to learn and grow within the company.
- Has exceptional time management, planning, and organisational skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
- Maintains meticulous attention to detail for guaranteed accuracy.
- Is comfortable with travel throughout the UK for site visits and client meetings.
We Offer:
- A competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
- A generous leave allowance, increasing with tenure.
- The opportunity to join an Employee Ownership Trust scheme after one year.
- Access to a private healthcare scheme.
- A robust company pension plan.
- 24/7 employee assistance programme for your well-being.
- The chance to work in an award-winning, agile work environment.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Paid leave on your birthday and over the Christmas period.
If you are a Senior Estimator who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional projects, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
- Contact Name:
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- Job Reference:
- Snr Esti
- Job ID:
- 221819209
- Applications:
- Less than 10
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