Estimator

PSR Solutions are currently recruiting for an Estimator, this will be an office-based role in Southwest London.

This opportunity is working for a leading contractor who operate primarily within the commercial, industrial & education sectors.

Job role: Estimator

Salary: 44,000 - 50,000

Duration: Permanent

Location: Fulham, Southwest London

Estimator responsibilities:

Take charge of tendering processes, managing resources, and applying strong commercial insight and expertise.
Spot opportunities to enhance value and mitigate risks, proposing solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
Oversee the tender process, ensuring thorough monitoring and providing progress reports via the estimating plan.
Lead the pricing process, fostering collaboration across disciplines with accurate reporting and consistent internal communication on tenders.
Head up the supply chain inquiry process.
Participate in both pre-tender and post-tender interviews with internal management and clients, as well as internal adjudication and tender progress meetings.
Actively maintain cost control by assisting with current quotations, framework rates, and ensuring costs, timelines, and quality meet defined targets.
Develop a comprehensive control document for handover to the delivery team.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with other sections of the Logistics Department to ensure excellent support.
Adhere to the company's Quality, Environmental, and Safety Management System standards, working to achieve set objectives.
Cooperate on health and safety matters, follow provided training, and ensure personal and others' safety at all times.
Provide regular progress updates to the Head of Logistics.
Carry out any other tasks related to the Estimator role as needed.

Estimator Skills/Experience/Qualifications:

A degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Construction or Engineering.
Minimum 5 years' experience working as a Junior Estimator or gaining industry knowledge in a relevant field
Excellent IT skills - proficient in Microsoft suite of programmes (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Estimator Competencies:

Demonstrates strong commercial awareness and a deep understanding, or eagerness to learn, all aspects of the construction process.
Capable of developing and adhering to well-defined processes.
Highly methodical, analytical, and well-organised with a keen eye for detail.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Able to perform effectively under pressure.
Friendly, approachable, and an effective collaborator within a team.
Receptive to feedback, with a genuine desire to learn and grow.
Proficient in conducting measurement exercises, including preparing Bills of Quantities.

To apply please submit your CV and our team will contact you.