Senior Estimator
Boden Group
The Role As the Senior Estimator, you'll:
- Lead the preparation and delivery of detailed and strategic cost estimates for major and complex construction tenders.
- Analyse and interpret tender documentation, drawings and specifications to identify commercial risks and opportunities.
- Develop competitive pricing strategies aligned with business objectives, market conditions and client expectations.
- Manage relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to secure competitive and reliable quotations.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior estimators, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with Project Managers, Commercial Directors and design teams to ensure estimates align with project delivery plans and risk profiles.
- Support contract negotiations and post-tender clarifications to help secure profitable project awards.
- Drive improvements in estimating processes, systems and documentation to increase consistency and efficiency.
- Present commercial bids, cost plans and risk assessments to senior leadership and client stakeholders.
- A degree or equivalent professional qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- At least five years' estimating experience within the construction industry, with a proven track record of leading major tenders.
- Strong expertise in cost planning, value engineering, risk analysis and commercial estimating.
- Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Chartered status or working towards professional accreditation (MRICS, MCIOB or equivalent).
- Experience across refurbishment, repairs, maintenance, voids, asset management and infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of BIM, digital estimating technologies and data analytics.
- Experience securing large-scale contracts and framework agreements.
- Understanding of public sector procurement processes and regulatory compliance.
You'll receive:
- Competitive salary.
- Company vehicle.
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
- Life assurance (3x annual salary).
- Company pension scheme.
- Employee discount platform with major retailers.
- Gym membership discounts.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Holiday purchase scheme.
- Two paid Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) days each year.
- Ongoing training, professional qualifications and personalised development programmes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and mental wellbeing support.
- Access to a range of employee networks promoting diversity, inclusion and career development.
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