Estimator - Small Works Team

Peterborough

Up to 60k + CAR

About the company:

A successful prominent main contractor who have offices across East Anglia and the Midlands working in the education, commercial, retail & leisure and healthcare sectors.

About the role:

You will play a pivotal role in the tendering process, reporting directly to the Estimating Director working on projects between £30,000 - £1million.

Duties:

• Review tender documents, interpret requirements and work with a range of colleagues to develop the bid strategy
• Prepare and distribute sub-contractor and supplier enquiries to ensure the best prices are achieved
• Support the Project Manager and commercial team, clients, designers and architects regarding tender enquiries
• Attend client meetings with local authorities and commercial teams
• Prepare budgets and cost plans
• Have input in new materials and methods of construction that could assist the business with achieving and increasing targets
• Input of all development costs into appraisals/viabilities

What you need to succeed:

• Proven track record of working on tenders for high-value projects
• A good understanding of JCT and JCT Design & Build forms of contract
• Advanced MS Excel and Estimating software
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits:

26 days holiday + bank, leading pensions scheme, employee assist and life assurance schemes, occupational health and a commitment to development and training.