Managing Estimator

Head Of Estimating - Milton Keynes

• Salary (phone number removed)
• Health insurance
• Car allowance
• Bonus
• Death in service cover
• Mobile phone.
• Annual salary reviews
• Relaxed dress code.
• 1 day a week from home.

The Company

We have an opportunity for an Estimating lead for to join a fast-growing general construction company in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire.

Our client has a healthy order book, and undertakes a range of education and industrial/ commercial schemes. Services they provide include: small works, refurbishments, small extensions/ new build, general maintenance, internal remodeling, drainage, building envelope & M & E. Current scheme values go up to 2m

They are part of a strong and expanding group of companies where there is plenty of room for progression.

Our client designed and built their office, which boasts a modern, open plan working space, and an onsite gym.

Great structure and management team, who understand the importance of a good working environment. Unsurprisingly their staff retention is excellent!

As well as annual events during the summer and at Christmas, they also organise social occasions throughout the year.

The role - Head Of Estimating

This is a hands on Estimating role where you will be involved in schemes in their entirety from start to finish. You will be involved in the detail and will measure works, build up a BOQ, and send out packages

Duties will include:

• Quoting for work from specs, drawing and site surveys.
• Conducting material take-offs and liaising with suppliers and subcontractors for pricing
• Producing BOQ
• Contract Negotiation.
• Programming
• Reviewing project specifications, drawings, and tender documents
• Assessing project risks and opportunities to ensure competitive and profitable bids
• Managing and submitting tender proposals in line with deadlines

Applicant requirements Head Of Estimating

You will be a detail orientated Senior Estimator or Managing Estimator with a proven track record working on general contracting schemes.

You will have worked on refurbishment schemes of a similar value

This role would suit a Senior Estimator or Managing Estimator from a small to medium company background.

You will have experience of working on schemes from conception to completion.

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday (8:00-17:00) based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire 4 days a week, 1 day a week working from home.

Senior Estimator /Construction / Milton Keynes