Estimator/Senior Estimator in Sutton
Posted by Reinforced Recruitment
Pay not stated
Sutton · Permanent
Location: Office Based – Sutton
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
The Opportunity: We are working with an established and reputable main contractor looking to appoint an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator to join their team.
The business delivers a varied portfolio of construction projects across the healthcare, education, commercial fit-out and refurbishment sectors, including complex cut-and-carve schemes, with project values up to £8 million.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced main contracting Estimator looking to join a stable business with a strong pipeline of work and long-term career prospects.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate and competitive tenders for projects valued up to £8m.
- Manage the estimating process from initial enquiry through to tender submission.
- Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
- Carry out detailed take-offs and cost assessments.
- Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
- Identify project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
- Liaise with the commercial, operational and pre-construction teams.
- Attend tender meetings and contribute to bid submissions.
- Proven estimating experience working for a main contractor is essential.
- Experience delivering tenders within healthcare, education, fit-out, refurbishment or cut-and-carve projects.
- Experience pricing construction projects up to £8m.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, costs and tendering processes.
- Ability to manage tenders independently and work to deadlines.
- A stable employment history demonstrating commitment and progression.
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Working Arrangements & Package
- Fully office-based position, five days per week.
- Ideally suited to candidates living within approximately one hour's commute of the office.
- Competitive salary dependent on experience and seniority.
- Opportunity to work on varied and technically interesting construction projects.
- Long-term career opportunity within an established main contractor.
Please send your CV to Emily: emily @ reinforced ltd . co . uk
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