Senior Estimator

Estimator – Construction

Location: Coventry, West Midlands (Midlands Office)

Salary: Competitive (Based on experience)

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an Estimator to join a professional construction firm. This is a vital role responsible for the set up and successful running of all aspects of a tender. Working under the regular supervision of the Pre-Construction Director, you will be key to assisting with the effective and efficient running of pre-construction matters.

The primary purpose is to prepare tenders and budgets to secure future projects, ensuring costs are kept to a minimum while maintaining excellent relationships with subcontractors and staff. You will also be expected to support, advise, develop, and train all members of the team on pre-construction matters and other business aspects.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

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Tender and Budget Preparation: Prepare budgets and tenders for new projects.

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Documentation Management: Collate tender documents and amendments, and manage the printing and filing of all tender information.

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Project Assessment: Review all tender documents to establish project requirements.

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Quantity Surveying: Undertake take-offs (both manually and digitally) and produce a Bill of Quantities.

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Subcontractor Management: Produce and issue enquiries to subcontractors, collate and evaluate returned quotations, and prepare comparisons.

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Costing: Input costs into the Bill of Quantities.

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Submission & Post-Tender: Prepare tender submissions, receive, process, and submit post-tender queries, and manage the post-tender period up until contract signature.

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Handover: Arrange, carry out, and minute tender handover meetings to the construction team, including the handover of all relevant documents.

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Administration: Maintain a diary of all dates (including submission dates), update the subcontractor database, attend site visits, and assist with filing and general administration.

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Compliance: Maintain control procedures in accordance with the Integrated Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001).

Skills and Experience Required

Essential Skills and Training:

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Ability to read and interpret different sources of written information.

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Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).

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Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

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Good time management and organisation skills.

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Able to work within dedicated timescales.

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Possession of a Driving Licence.

Person Specification:

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Enthusiastic and self motivated.

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Reliable.

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Approachable, with a professional manner.

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Ability to work independently, flexibly, and as part of a team.

If you are a driven and organised Estimator looking for a challenging new role in the Coventry area, apply today