Senior Estimator

NEW ROLE - Senior Estimator - New Build & Refurbishment education projects - £45k - £60k + full package - based in Manchester - (phone number removed) An principle main contractor are looking for an Project Estimator to join their established team. My client is looking for an Estimator with a main contracting / general construction background. Ideally all applicants will have priced new build and refurbishment education projects. The projects will be a mixture of modular construction projects, extensions and refurbishments. This is a truly exciting opportunity to work on varied new build education projects. This is a fantastic opportunity, the successful candidate would be vital to the continuing growth of this exciting organisation. Duties Monitor potential incoming enquiries Build relationships with Architects, Quantity Surveyors and Competitors Maintain up-to-date market knowledge of labour, plant, materials and sub-contractors Prepare & send out sub-contract & material enquiries using conquest enquiry system Where required produce accurate take-off using Conquest Manage, as directed, enquiries for labour, plant, materials and sub-contractors Price bills/schedules analytically and produce quote comparisons using conquest estimating software Complete tender pricing for adjudication by the tender committee, including reporting on any risks or onerous conditions, providing a winning edge Liaise with planner to assess programme & preliminaries Conducting feasibility studies and writing procurement reports Applying Value Management techniques at the outset of a project. On secured projects prepare information for handover to the contract team Developing the companies estimating library Check tender documentation Measure tender against Decision Analysis Inform Tender Committee on Contract Conditions Essentials Must have worked as a build estimator in a previous role Must have some estimating software in a previous role Excel Skills Hardworking and driven personality Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own workload Excellent attention to detail Proven leadership skills with the ability to effectively delegates as appropriate Salary and Package £45,000 - £60,000 Car Allowance, Pension plus contributions, Private Health care Office is based in Manchester- Nationally based projects To register your interest in this excellent career opportunity, please submit your most recent CV to myself or call me if you have any questions on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion my email address is Anderselite Ltd operates as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Our non-discrimination policy can be viewed on our website at