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Estimator

Bennett & Game Recruitment
Posted 20 days ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Preston, Lancashire PR4 0AS, England

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking an experienced estimator to join a main contractor based in Preston, operating in the North West region.
  • The ideal candidate should have experience in new build and refurbishment projects across various sectors including education and healthcare.
  • The position offers a salary ranging from £45k to £60k, dependent on experience.
  • Key responsibilities include producing estimates from BQ's and drawings, building client relationships, and providing early-stage project cost plans.
  • Applicants must have a full driving license and the ability to work independently and under pressure.

We are currently seeking an experienced estimator to join a well-established main contractor, based in Preston, who operate on the North West region. Our client works predominately within the new build and refurbishment sector, working across multiple sectors such as; education, public and leisure buildings, blue light, healthcare and maintenance.

The successful individual will be surfacing estimates on both traditional and D&B contracts. In this opportunity you will be working alongside a diverse client base and frameworks with contracts values ranging from £50k - £15m.

Estimator Job Overview (Only some selected duties)
  • Producing estimates from BQ's and Drawings & Specifications
  • Building strong client relationships
  • Producing tender risk information
  • Reporting for tender adjudication
  • Communication and handover of estimates
  • Early engagement with client teams to provide cost advice
  • Providing early-stage project cost plans
  • Undertaking tender site visits
  • Develop subcontract trade package enquiries
  • Take off and produce tender stage bills of quantities
  • Pricing of tender labour, plant and material rates build ups
  • Analysing supply chain enquiries for tender
Estimator Job Requirements
  • Full driving license
  • Experience within a similar position
  • Ability to work independently as a part of a team
  • Capable of working under pressure
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • Competence in computerised estimating and take-off software and general IT skills
Estimator Salary & Benefits
  • Salary dependent on experience, with the typical industry range for this position being £45k - £60k
  • 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • Staff holidays buy/sell scheme
  • Additional staff holiday incentives
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Death in service cover
  • Pension
  • Employee Assistance Programme

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. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer.

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