Senior Estimator - Swindon
An exciting opportunity has emerged to join a prominent construction main contractor as a Senior Estimator on a permanent basis. In this role, you will lead a team of Estimators, ensuring that prime costs align with the bid team's program, methodology, and risk profile. Your responsibilities will include independently managing tender preparation and submission across various procurement methods to secure profitable future projects for the company. Projects value up to 20m, new build and refurbishments within Education, Leisure and Student Accommodation to name a few.

This position will include the following responsibilities:

To lead and prepare the complete commercial and pricing element of a tender or cost plan, project take – offs
Prepare whole life costing analysis Identify risks and input into project risk register
Prices selected trades, lead supply chain enquiry process
Estimating and the production of project and documentation
Ensure that all supplier / subcontractor enquiries are sent out in accordance with the Supply Chain Strategy document
Assist development of other estimating staff
Present to Senior Management in a clear and concise manner the build-up of the prime cost
Represent the company at client facing meetings
Responsible for recording post tender negotiations with the client and actioning any changes to the tender arising therefrom
Assist the business/project in achieving the objectives/targets set
Requirements:

Construction related qualification
Competent use of Microsoft packages e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook
Extensive experience of analytical building estimating in all sectors but to include industrial, commercial, education and healthcare projects
Knowledge of all forms of contracts
Knowledge of Building Regulations and other industry standards
Previous experience within a similar role with a contractor
Relevant UK driving licence
If you would like to discuss this vacancy, please do call RGB Recruitment Exeter and ask for Nicky Harris