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