Senior Estimator

A highly regarded heritage and conservation contractor is looking to appoint a Senior Estimator to strengthen its estimating departmen. Established in 1990, the business specialises in the conservation and repair of historic buildings, churches and scheduled monuments, blending traditional craft skills with modern construction techniques across London and the South East.

Projects are concentrated within the M25 and along the south coast, ranging from a few thousand pounds up to 10 to 15 million, with the majority sitting between 1 million and 3 million. A lean team of two estimators and two estimating administrators currently supports around 30 million of turnover, and this appointment is about adding senior capability as the business continues to grow.

The role would suit an experienced Senior Estimator, or a strong Estimator ready to step up, from a heritage, conservation or external refurbishment background. You will take ownership of tenders from first read through to handover, and will be comfortable on site with clients, surveyors and architects.

Senior Estimator Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 65,000 to 80,000 (DOE), with flexibility for an exceptional candidate
• 25 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays, Increasing With Length of Service
• Company Pension
• Office Based in With Flexibility for Some Home Working
• Regular Site Visits, Typically Once or Twice a Week
• Gym Access at the Office
• A senior role with real influence over how the estimating department develops

Senior Estimator Job Overview

• Lead tenders from receipt to submission, reading and analysing tender information to fully understand scope, risk and client requirements
• Review the full scope of works and accurately mark up the trades involved
• Price in-house trades including stonework, brickwork, roofing and joinery, building up accurate labour, plant and material rates
• Prepare and issue enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers, analysing returns to secure competitive and compliant pricing
• Meet clients, surveyors and architects on site, reviewing works against tender documents or providing expert advice to shape the project where full documents are not yet available
• Visit sites to assess the scope of works, meet subcontractors and review their scope to ensure accurate pricing
• Take off measurements and details from architectural drawings and record dimensions on site
• Prepare bespoke Schedules of Works and Bills of Quantities
• Produce tender stage programmes and lead on quality submissions and tender compliance
• Follow up submitted tenders and manage the handover of secured projects to the contracts team
• Support and guide junior members of the department as the team expands

Senior Estimator Requirements

• Substantial estimating experience at Estimator or Senior Estimator level, ideally within heritage, conservation or the refurbishment of external fabric
• Strong understanding of stonework, brickwork, roofing and first fix carpentry and joinery
• Confident producing Schedules of Works, Bills of Quantities and tender programmes across a range of project values
• Construction-related degree preferred, although an HNC/HND combined with strong industry experience will be considered
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Project, with Causeway Estimating and Bluebeam desirable
• Valid CSCS card
• Able to pass Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) security clearance
• Full, clean UK driving licence and own car preferable
• Permanent right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

• A senior seat in a lean team where your pricing directly shapes the order book
• Work on listed buildings, churches and scheduled monuments rather than standard new build
• Over 35 years of continuous trading and a strong reputation in building conservation
• Wide spread of project values, from specialist repairs to multi-million pound schemes
• Relaxed, conversational interview process with direct access to the decision makers, including a director
• Real scope to shape the estimating function as the business continues to grow

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