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Estimator

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leicester Forest East, Leicestershire

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

RCM Ltd is working in partnership with a well-established Main Contractor to recruit an experienced Estimator for a permanent position based in Leicestershire.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially secure contractor delivering refurbishment and construction projects across the healthcare, commercial and education sectors, with project values ranging from £50k to £6.5m.

The Role

Working within the Pre-Construction team, you will be responsible for preparing competitive tender submissions using a combination of subcontractor enquiries and first-principles estimating.

Key responsibilities include:

  * Reviewing tender documentation and identifying project requirements

  * Producing subcontract enquiry packages

  * Issuing enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers

  * Reviewing and analysing returned quotations

  * Preparing tender cost plans and pricing documents

  * Identifying tender exclusions and qualifications

  * Carrying out take-offs for general building works

  * Pricing preliminaries in line with project programmes

  * Assisting with tender programmes where required

  * Attending site visits and surveys when necessary (occasional nationwide travel and overnight stays may be required)

About You

Applicants should have:

  * 3-5 years' estimating experience with a Main Contractor

  * Experience pricing refurbishment projects within healthcare, commercial or education sectors

  * Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail

  * The ability to work to tight deadlines

  * Excellent communication and negotiation skills

  * Good Microsoft Office skills

  * A proactive attitude and the ability to work independently as well as within a team

Desirable experience includes:

  * Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts

  * SMM7 and/or NRM experience

  * Construction-related qualifications or degree

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