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Senior Estimator

Job Posted: 8 days ago

  • Salary: £ 90,000 - 95,000 / Annum

    Job Type: Permanent

  • Location: Wakefield

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

My client has a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join their team based at their Wakefield office. My client is a leading Tier 1 main contractor who deliver projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence and aviation. The successful candidate will report to the Regional Estimator and work closely with other Estimators, the bid team, suppliers and technical departments to seek out new opportunities. Key Responsibilities Produce analytical cost estimates that reflect the programme, methodology and risk profile developed by the bid team on large scale and complex projects. Identify the need for, and call for support that may be required to produce estimates Estimate and produce project and corporate documentation Manage and present estimating / tendering information Knowledge share to support the development of an innovative team philosophy Help identify, manage, reduce and drive out unnecessary costs and inefficient activities Help identify the supply chain based on an informed and well-developed understanding of the market Manage the production of papers for use in tender reviews and adjudications. Manage the production of accurate financial forecasts for use in setting target costs ensuring deadlines are met Maintain commercial, technical, legal and insurance knowledge of current market Produce budget pricing in accordance with available information Produce cash flows for tendering purposes when required Lead the tender process on larger or more complex projects as and when required Present tenders to clients, and act as a representative of the client Experience and qualifications Experience in a similar role as Senior Estimator or Estimator for a Tier 1 contractor A thorough understanding of the UK construction market and be aware of the main forms of Contract Degree in appropriate subject Professional Qualification. Commercial and financial ability. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Technical experience and knowledge. Ability to plan and organise resources to meet tight deadlines Salary and Package Competitive salary Car or car allowance 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday) Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover) Life Assurance Defined contribution pension scheme Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role) Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave Employee Assistance Programme including financial advice and guidance Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as: Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner) Dental Insurance Travel insurance Bike to work scheme This is a superb opportunity to join an established but growing business working with opportunity for career progression. For more information on this role please contact Paul Wilkinson on (phone number removed) or via email on

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