SonicJobs Logo
Left arrow iconBack to search

Senior Estimator

Daniel Owen Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Swanley, Kent BR88BE, England

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

info
Contract type

Full Time

By applying, a CV-Library account will be created for you. CV-Library's Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy will apply.

Sonic Summary

info
  • The job opening is for a Senior Estimator with a salary range of $70,000 to $80,000, depending on experience, plus a car allowance.
  • The position is located in Kent and focuses on repairs and maintenance within social housing refurbishment projects.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Estimator, preferably with main contractors.
  • Key responsibilities include managing tender documentation, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and quality standards, and evaluating project prices from subcontractors.
  • The ideal candidate should possess a Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent, along with advanced Microsoft Office skills and a valid driving license.

Job title: Senior Estimator

Salary: 70,000 - 80,000 (DOE) + Car Allowance

Location: Kent

Repairs & Maintenance

We are on the lookout for a Senior Estimator to come and join the Refurbishment Team. We are looking for candidates that have experience of working within a main contractor on Social Housing refurbishment projects, partnerships and frameworks. The ideal candidate will already be managing individual tenders up to the value of 10m.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the contractors HSE&Q standards, operating processes, company policies and all legislative requirements are adhered to at all times.
  • Manage the coordination and preparation of tender documentation.
  • Develop awareness of clients' processes and procedures for bid evaluation.
  • Effectively plan tender documentation and pricing information.
  • Prepare tenders from architect's drawings, specifications, bill of quantities, pre-priced schedule of rates supplied by the client.
  • Understand business development and the bidding market place including competitor environment and market forces (regional variation).
  • Attend meetings and assist in preparation of contract mobilisation plans and provide insight into the details of the tender.
  • Manage tender process to seek and establish project prices from sub-contractors.
  • Evaluate, engage and negotiate on price documents, assess for accuracy and confirm best value on price and service quality.

Qualifications:

  • Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent.
  • Minimum 5 years Quantity Surveyor or Estimator experience is desirable.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office particularly Excel and keen to extend knowledge on software packages.
  • Good data interrogation skills
  • Organisation and project management skills, able to prioritise.
  • Working knowledge of marketing and economic factors.
  • Sound knowledge of building construction/maintenance techniques and materials.
  • Good legal/contractual knowledge
  • Valid driving licence

Apply now in a few quick clicks

By applying, a CV-Library account will be created for you. CV-Library's Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy will apply.