Senior Estimator

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Basildon
Salary
45000.00 - 50000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
11 Sep 2020
Closes
25 Sep 2020
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Senior Estimator - Construction
Salary - GBP45,000 - GBP50,000 Depending on experience
Billericay, Essex
Permanent/Full Time
Job Ref - SC(phone number removed)

Do you have previous estimating/contracts management experience within construction and are currently
looking for a new opportunity?

A small but thriving main contractor are looking for an experienced Estimator to join their expanding team. You will form part of a team accountable for supporting the commercial input across a large portfolio of projects including: large scale renovation schemes, housing, Schools, Government buildings and much more.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of working as an estimator and/or Contracts Manager previously, ideally with a main contractor,
• Experience of working within Building Surveying/Project work
• Ability to work with high degree of accuracy or organised approach
• Good numerical knowledge
• Liaising with prospective clients to secure tenders
• Identify client needs and produce quotations to agreed high standard
• Source specific materials at competitive prices for jobs as required
• Production and pricing of bills of quantity from drawings & specifications
• Securing material and specialist sub-contractor quotations
• Formulating tender price and completing submission
• Tender stage negotiation

The successful Surveyor / Estimator will ideally have:
• CSCS Card - Management
• RICS - accredited undergraduate or postgraduate quantity surveying degree or
similar would be preferable
• Previous contracts management experience is favorable
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer literate in all Microsoft office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, Project)
• Must be able to drive with access to own vehicle

Due to the high response, if you have not been contacted within 7 days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. However, we will keep your details and notify you of any other opportunities.

For more information on this or any other roles, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Please note, you will be required to provide your eligibility to work in the UK.

Adore Construction is part of the Adore Recruitment group and specialises in construction recruitment across the UK. Some of our key sectors include Site Management, Trades & Labour, Quantity Surveyors and Estimators. We are acting as an employment business/agency