Senior Estimator

GVR Solutions are currently representing a reputable and very well-established Contractor, based in London, who have entered the market for an Estimator / Senior Estimator to join their pre-construction team.

As a contractor they work within the structural refurbishment and fit out industry in the Aviation, Commercial and Data Centre sectors.

Responsibilities of the Estimator / Senior Estimator:

• Working closely with the pre-construction Director, Commercial Director and Preconstruction Director
• Oversee all tender and bid activity including pricing, preparation and submission, ensuring accuracy and quality, from initial enquiry and take-offs
• Provide detailed breakdowns of tenders to directors and clients
• Analysis of risk and opportunity
• Obtain best value sub-contract and supplier prices in order to maximise value for money within secured works
• Procurement of sub-contract works including documentation and compliance
• Effective communication with clients, suppliers, external consultants and colleagues through to senior management.
• Currently they use Excel but have a self-built system within so it is very efficient
• They are looking at getting Bluebeam for Take-offs

The Estimator / Senior Estimator must have/be:

• 5 - 10 years previous Estimating experience working within either a sub-contracting or main contracting environment.
• A team player
• Previous experience as an Estimator
• Experience working on structural refurbishment contracts