Estimator

Overview

Atkins Search have an exciting opportunity for an Estimator to join an established, privately owned construction main contractor based in Leicestershire.



Client

Our client is   a reputable construction specialising in specific sectors, becoming the expert in their chosen field. Operating across the healthcare, education and commercial delivering projects of up to £8m.



With a secured pipeline of work, you will have the opportunity to work on interesting and dynamic tenders, with opportunities for progression available as the business continues to grow.

Professional and approachable working environment
Market-leading contractor in their chosen sectors
Exciting opportunities to progress as part of an expanding team
Secured pipeline of interesting, dynamic projects
Established and supportive team
Role



As the Estimator, you will be a key member of the preconstruction team focusing on producing competitive tenders as part of the construction work stream, compiled using a combination of trade package subcontract enquiries and first-principal pricing methods.



You will be joining a business whose development is on the upward trajectory, which provides an opportunity to progress in your career as the business continues to grow their sectors and turnover.



Responsibilities



As the Estimator, you will be delivering varied, competitive tenders across multiple sectors, supported by the wider Preconstruction and Commercial team.

Review of tender documentation to establish subcontract trade package and material requirements
Assess tender documentation to compile individual trade package subcontract enquiries
Compilation and issuing of tender enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers
Assessment and alignment of received subcontract tenders
Identify and compile Tender Qualifications / Exclusions
Produce Tender Cost document from in-house standard form / format
Identify any ‘gaps’ in pricing and capture via means of labour / plant / material pricing from 1st principle
Ability to identify and build tender stage programmes
Produce take-offs for general works (floor finishes, partitions, ceiling finishes etc)
Pricing of project Preliminaries based on programme durations and identification of preliminary
requirements (welfare, waste, protection etc)
Person



The ideal candidate will have experience operating as an Estimator on behalf of a construction main contractor, with experience working on refurbishment schemes across the healthcare, education, commercial or similar sectors.  

Ability to work well under pressure, to meet tight timescales and deadlines
Work well as part of a team as well as the ability to work with own initiative
Desire and commitment to develop understanding of the role and the construction industry and differing sectors
Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office
Excellent time management and negotiation skills
Successful Enhanced DBS (This will be obtained by our client as part of the onboarding process)
Remuneration



Excellent opportunity to join a reputable, privately owned main contractor operating as part of a collaborative team.

Competitive salary and package
Company car or allowance
Regular opportunities for progression
Generous holiday allowance
Laptop and Phone
Company pension scheme
Eye care scheme
Long service awards


Atkins Search act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Construction, Consultancy, Residential and Infrastructure recruitment, and service in the East and West Midlands, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Lincolnshire, Peterborough, and Northern Home Counties regions.