Senior Estimator

Job Title: Senior Estimator
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 (Plus additional company benefits, including share options)
Location: Central London

Company Description

GH Engage are exclusively representing a very unique and lucrative opportunity with a leading tier one main contractor, this company is renowned for its expertise in delivering high-quality construction projects across the commercial, data centre, hotel & leisure, and retail sectors. Known for its team-oriented culture, innovative problem-solving, and long-term commitment to employee growth, the company has built a reputation as a trusted partner for complex projects.

With offices in Central London, I invite candidates from a tier one background from across the UK to apply to the unique nature of the opportunity which can be discussed upon application. This individual needs to be sharp, presentable and career driven with aspirations of joining this business for the long term as there is the opportunity to grow into an Estimating Manager in the coming years with shares available in the business.

As well as a client facing personality, this role requires strong skills in M&E building services engineering as well as strong knowledge estimating both partitioning and carpeting due to the nature of works. With project values ranging from £5 million to £30 million, they continue to deliver exceptional results while maintaining a strong connection between leadership and their employees.

This is an exciting new opening within the business suited to a hungry Main Contracting Estimator who is looking to join a firm that have kept their collaborative team culture whilst growing into an extremely successfully business which isn't set to slow down any time soon.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ability to Interrogate, and define Client briefs from site visits to produce detailed estimate
• Liaise with internal and external services teams and coordinate fully inclusive estimates
• Establish new tender opportunities by understanding job specifications and drawings.
• Accurately calculate take-offs from drawings including materials and hours.
• Maintaining the approved suppliers list.
• Attend site/tender walkthroughs to cross reference drawings to identify proactive solutions and avoid potential site interferences where required.

• Understanding of the planning and sequencing of construction of projects.
• Communication with client to clarify unclear specifications/wording through RFI's.
• Coordinate with sub-contractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing used for bid submission.
• Participate in site reviews, tender reviews, tender hand-over and project close out meetings as needed.
• Support the Estimating manager and preconstruction manager with their role.

Key Experience and Skills Required

• Educational Background: Ideally qualified to HNC level or higher in Building Services Engineering.
• Proven experience in main contracting/construction estimation, including knowledge of architectural, building services, builders works and civil packages.

• Extensive Experience in estimating and quoting.
• Extensive understanding of Building regulations.
• Be able to manage your own workload.
• Proficient in MS Office, word and excel, and other related computer programs.
• Strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Full UK Driving license with the ability to attend site/tender walkthroughs covering the UK.

Remuneration Package

• Competitive basic salary (dependent on experience and track record).
• Fully expensed travel.
• Equity shares and career progression opportunities.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Discretionary performance-based bonus.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

For more information on this position and other related opportunities, please do not hesitate to contact Brandon Goatley of GH Engage