Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator
London, SE17 3BW
Salary up to £95,000 + Travel Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + Pension

Blaymires Recruitment is working with a specialist commercial refurbishment contractor based near Elephant & Castle, London, who is searching for a Senior Estimator to join the team.

The company operates as a principal contractor and undertakes a variety of commercial refurbishment projects for a wide range of clients, including MoD, Schools, Hospitals, Local Authorities, Hotels and Retail, with projects ranging from £100K to £3M.

The company is established and have been operating for over 15 years and is looking to add to its commercial team. This is a great opportunity for anybody looking to make their mark within a successful contractor. The business is open to consider applications from Estimators or Senior Estimators who have refurbishment or fit-out experience.

Responsibilities of the Senior Estimator

* Price projects from bill of quantities, specifications and drawings.

* Carry out detailed take offs from drawings.

* Liaise with suppliers and sub-contractors to provide the most competitive cost on a project.

* Attend internal meetings with the Director to discuss tenders.

* Identify labour, material, and time requirements.

* Present prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.

* Prepare special reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising information and trends.

* Maintain cost database by entering and backing up data.

Requirements of the Senior Estimator

* Refurbishment or fit-out experience.

* Experience tendering schemes independently and within a team.

* Ability to use an estimating computer package such as Conquest would be an advantage.

* You will confidently communicate with all members of the pre-construction team, Directors, clients and consultants.

* Cost management experience.

On Offer for the Senior Estimator

* Salary up to £95,000.

* Travel Allowance £5,000.

* 25 Days Holiday.

* Professional Working Environment.

* Ongoing Training and Development.

* Opportunity for progression.

If you would like further information, then contact Steve at Blaymires Recruitment