Senior Estimator (Carpentry)

My client are a Building Services & Specialist Contractor who have been established in 2003 who have 8 Offices throughout the UK.
 
As a business, they employ 300+ Staff Nationally and are expected to Turnover £55Mil+ this year.
 
Working within the Commercial & Public Sectors, their sites are generally within London, Surrey, Kent & Sussex. 
 
The London Office is currently 15 strong, made up of 3 Admins along with Contract Managers & Project Managers.
 
Due to growth of business, they are now seeking a Senior Estimator to join their London office. 

THE JOB – SENIOR ESTIMATOR (CARPENTRY)

Monday – Friday / 8am – 4pm
 
You will producing tenders in Construction and Carpentry/Fabric Projects up to a value of £3,000,000.
 
Core Duties

Prepare detailed cost estimates for building fabric works (e.g., roofing, masonry, carpentry, plastering, painting, flooring, partitions, ceilings).
Assess drawings, specifications, and site surveys to determine material, labor, and equipment needs.
Develop Bills of Quantities (BoQ) or schedules of rates.
Produce cost plans, budgets, and value-engineered options.
Review invitations to tender (ITTs), RFQs, and PQQs to ensure compliance.
Prepare and submit competitive tender proposals.
Liaise with supply chain partners for quotations and rates.
Identify commercial risks and mitigation measures within bids.
Carry out site inspections and feasibility studies.
Evaluate subcontractor bids and supplier quotations for accuracy and compliance.
Ensure all costs reflect current market conditions, building codes, and best practices.
Support cost modelling for reactive and planned maintenance projects.
Cost estimates and tender submissions.
Budget forecasts for planned and reactive fabric maintenance.
Risk registers and commercial assumptions.
Supplier and subcontractor cost analysis reports.
Value-engineering proposals.

SALARY & PACKAGE

£60,000 – £65,000 (Depending on experience) 
20 Days Holiday & Bank Holidays
Medical Insurance Option (After 3 months)
Phone
Laptop
Pension

PLEASE CONTACT SEAN HITCHMAN ON (phone number removed) / SHITCHMAN @ RGB.CO .UK