Saddlers are recruiting for a Senior Estimator to work with one of our clients based in Enfield. Our client are a fast developing company that are looking to add to their team due to an increase of work. 

Experience Required

• Proven track record of successful bidding and securing projects.

• Experience in leading and mentoring a team of estimators.

• Familiarity within the utility sector.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

• In-depth knowledge of construction materials, methods, and industry best practices.

Desirable Qualifications

• Familiarity with Building Information Modelling (BIM) software.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Senior Estimator plays a crucial role in the pre-construction phase, ensuring accurate and competitive project cost estimates in line with relevant company policies and processes. This role is essential in supporting the company's growth by securing profitable projects through comprehensive and well-informed bidding processes.

ROLE SUMMARY

•  Be able to carry out take-offs from drawings / BIM CAD models.

• Be able to build up rates for labour, plant, material, subcontract from first principles.

• Responsible for ensuring all tender deliverables are met within defined timescales.

• Understand contract requirements, specifications, obligations, roles and responsibilities.

• Complete tender appraisals within required timescales.

• Prepares / prices tender submissions with most advantageous, accurate nett bids in line with any framework agreements / rates.

• Communicate any issues within individual tenders or groups of bids that will present operational challenges or expose the company to increased risk.

• Ensure tenders make sufficient allowance for health and safety issues.

• Ensure tenders reflect realistic programmes for the delivery of the project.

• Lead and mentor the estimating team.

• Carry out any other duties appropriate to this post

If interested in discussing further, please apply and one of our consultants will come back to you.