Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator with an understanding of the public funded sector A vacancy has arisen for a Senior Estimator to represent our client, a £180m turnover main contractor based in London. The contractor specialises within both the private and public funded sectors involving new build and refurbishment schemes. Established 30 years ago, our client's business model is extremely well managed, with a reputation for producing a quality project on time and budget, which results in a large amount of repeat business. Their future business plans are to grow the company and they now feel the time is right to engage a talented and successful Senior Estimator to assist them in their expansion plans. Ideally the Senior Estimator will be experienced within the public funded sector, managing their frameworks and ensuring all tenders are accurate and submitted in a timely manner Principle Duties & Accountabilities * To effectively and professionally carry out Estimating duties including preparation of bids, as defined by the policies and procedures of the Company and the Estimating Department, in order to produce a cost effective, timely, and professional product to the satisfaction of the client and senior management team. * Bidding * To review bid documentation in detail, and jointly with other members decide upon, and subsequently action, a tender strategy * Manage and be able to undertake estimating from first principles as required. * To prepare the documentation for and to assist in guiding tenders through the Company approvals process, including attending meetings and presenting the bid information for review * To assist in the production and pricing of risk registers for bids * Liaise with Production team to produce priced prelims for the tender * To join with others within the company to actively review products, methods and procedures to achieve continuous improvement The Senior Estimator must have a main contracting background, with experience of producing tenders within a framework (public funded) environment. Knowledge of both new build and refurbishment projects and be familiar with computerised estimating. A relevant qualification is also required. A generous salary along with a handsome package will be offered to the right person