Senior Estimator

Description

A highly regarded heritage and conservation contractor is looking to appoint a Senior Estimator to strengthen its estimating departmen. Established in 1990, the business specialises in the conservation and repair of historic buildings, churches and scheduled monuments, blending traditional craft skills with modern construction techniques across London and the South East.

Projects are concentrated within the M25 and along the south coast, ranging from a few thousand pounds up to 10 to 15 million, with the majority sitting between 1 million and 3 million. A lean team of two estimators and two estimating administrators currently supports around 30 million of turnover, and this appointment is about adding senior capability as the business continues to grow.

The role would suit an experienced Senior Estimator, or a strong Estimator ready to step up, from a heritage, conservation or external refurbishment background. You will take ownership of tenders from first read through to handover, and will be comfortable on site with clients, surveyors and architects.

Senior Estimator Salary & Benefits

Salary: 65,000 to 80,000 (DOE), with flexibility for an exceptional candidate25 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays, Increasing With Length of ServiceCompany PensionOffice Based in With Flexibility for Some Home WorkingRegular Site Visits, Typically Once or Twice a WeekGym Access at the OfficeA senior role with real influence over how the estimating department developsSenior Estimator Job Overview

Lead tenders from receipt to submission, reading and analysing tender information to fully understand scope, risk and client requirementsReview the full scope of works and accurately mark up the trades involvedPrice in-house trades including stonework, brickwork, roofing and joinery, building up accurate labour, plant and material ratesPrepare and issue enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers, analysing returns to secure competitive and compliant pricingMeet clients, surveyors and architects on site, reviewing works against tender documents or providing expert advice to shape the project where full documents are not yet availableVisit sites to assess the scope of works, meet subcontractors and review their scope to ensure accurate pricingTake off measurements and details from architectural drawings and record dimensions on sitePrepare bespoke Schedules of Works and Bills of QuantitiesProduce tender stage programmes and lead on quality submissions and tender complianceFollow up submitted tenders and manage the handover of secured projects to the contracts teamSupport and guide junior members of the department as the team expandsSenior Estimator Requirements

Substantial estimating experience at Estimator or Senior Estimator level, ideally within heritage, conservation or the refurbishment of external fabricStrong understanding of stonework, brickwork, roofing and first fix carpentry and joineryConfident producing Schedules of Works, Bills of Quantities and tender programmes across a range of project valuesConstruction-related degree preferred, although an HNC/HND combined with strong industry experience will be consideredProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Project, with Causeway Estimating and Bluebeam desirableValid CSCS cardAble to pass Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) security clearanceFull, clean UK driving licence and own car preferablePermanent right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not availableWhat Makes This Opportunity Different?

A senior seat in a lean team where your pricing directly shapes the order bookWork on listed buildings, churches and scheduled monuments rather than standard new buildOver 35 years of continuous trading and a strong reputation in building conservationWide spread of project values, from specialist repairs to multi-million pound schemesRelaxed, conversational interview process with direct access to the decision makers, including a directorReal scope to shape the estimating function as the business continues to growBennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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