Senior Estimator (Main Contractor) | £70,000 – £75,000 + package | Permanent | Farnborough, Hampshire

A leading, national main contractor that deliver multi-million pound public residential and commercial projects have a great opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join them on a permanent basis, based from their offices in Farnborough, Hampshire.

The company deliver projects in a number of sectors including residential, education, leisure, health, retail, hotels, offices, as well as national frameworks for Government and Local Authorities. They have been established for many years and are recognised as one of the most reputable main contractors in the industry.

They are looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to lead financial tenders from the initial cost plan stage through to final negotiations. The Senior Estimator will need to be experienced with two-stage tendering, be very strong on cost planning and have a strong track record working on residential projects for a reputable main contractor or developer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Detailed Cost Plans
• Collating and preparing KPIs and benchmarking to assist in cost plan preparation
• Preparation of Bills of Quantities
• Preparation of house / flat type schedules / BoQs
• Assisting with the coordination on specialist subcontract procurement packages
• Prepare and tender packaged and procure items of work in preparation of cost plans
• Establish and maintain a library of cost data
• To investigate the suitability and price of new products / methods and undertake cost comparisons
• To liaise with all departments to ensure that data and build knowledge is utilised within the cost plans

Experience and Qualifications:

• Ideally Degree qualified or other professional body membership
• Strong track record working for a reputable main contractor or developer
• A good understanding of the residential housebuilding sector is essential
• Strong commitment to achieving deadlines
• Positive attitude towards teamwork
• Able to commute to North London
• Full UK driving license

If you are a Senior Estimator and feel that you would be a good fit for this role, please apply with an updated CV or call Rob Apps on: 020 7401 88861