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Senior Estimator
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 65,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Kingston Upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Permanent - Senior Estimator - Hull
Project: New build modular units for various healthcare projects
Location: Hull, East Yorkshire
Job Type: Permanent
Reporting into: Commercial Director
About the Company
Our client a leading contractor specialising in healthcare provide new build and refurbishment projects across the UK including medical spaces & mobile theatres to live clinical environments.
The Opportunity
As an experienced Senior Estimator, you will take a leading role in the estimation process of new build modular units for various healthcare projects. This role involves contributing to the development of budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections, presenting estimates to senior management and clients, as well as supporting tender negotiations.
What We're Looking For
Experience:
Extensive background within the industry with at least 5 years of experience working in a Senior Estimating or similar position for a leading construction contractor or subcontractor
Proven experience of working in a similar position on modular projectsKey Skills:
Analytical thinking
Strong negotiation capabilities
Efficient time management abilities
Advanced numerical skills combined with keen commercial insight
Skilled at teamwork and providing mentorship to junior team members
A deep understanding of construction practices, regulations, and cost factors
Strong communication abilities, written and verbal with an excellent attention to detail
In-depth understanding of the estimating process, using computerized analytical systems to create accurate project cost estimates
Proficient in utilising the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, to enhance efficiency and support project tasksKey Responsibilities
Identify potential business opportunities within project scopes
Evaluate potential project risks and incorporate them into cost estimates
Prepare and deliver competitive, precise, and fully compliant bid submissions
Effectively present cost estimates to senior management and clients
Supervise bid activities and deliver comprehensive status reports to stakeholders
Compare and benchmark cost estimates against industry standards and historical project data
Provide strategic support during tender negotiations to achieve favorable outcomes for the company
Oversee and drive the end-to-end tendering process, ensuring timely, accurate, and competitive submissions
Provide regular reports to the Commercial Director, ensuring transparency and alignment on project and financial performance
Develop comprehensive and accurate cost estimates encompassing labour, materials, equipment, subcontractor services, overheads, and profit margins
Review and interpret drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation to produce precise and reliable cost estimates
Perform detailed quantity take-offs and prepare comprehensive Bills of Quantities (BoQs) to support accurate project costing
Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain, evaluate, and negotiate quotations in support of accurate cost proposals
Ensure all estimates and project activities comply with company policies, client specifications, and applicable laws and regulations
Assign tasks and review estimates prepared by the team to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to company standards
Offer expertise and insights in the development of budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections to guide strategic planning
Continuously manage and refine estimating databases, cost libraries, and software systems to support precise and efficient cost estimation
Identify opportunities to enhance the estimating process and implement improvements to increase efficiency and accuracyContact Details:
Contact: James Shorte (Associate Director) or Emily O'Grady (Executive Senior Resourcer) at Caval - (phone number removed)Before You Apply
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