Senior Estimator

Fawkes & Reece (West) are working in partnership with a well-established, Bristol-based specialist contractor operating within the facades and cladding sector, who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to join their growing team.

This is a key position within the estimating function, offering the opportunity to take ownership of projects from initial tender enquiry through to submission, pre-construction and commercial handover.

You will work closely with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, procurement, design and operational teams to develop accurate, competitive and commercially robust estimates that support successful project delivery.

As Senior Estimator, you will take responsibility for managing the full estimating process, ensuring projects are thoroughly assessed and that all costs, risks and requirements are identified before tenders are submitted.

• Reviewing tender enquiries, specifications and construction drawings to establish project scope and requirements.
• Attending site visits and liaising with clients and other stakeholders to clarify project requirements.
• Preparing accurate take-offs, measurements and detailed cost estimates for labour, materials, plant, services and subcontract works.
• Identifying project risks, exclusions and assumptions and ensuring these are appropriately reflected within tender pricing.
• Sourcing, reviewing and managing supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Working closely with procurement to ensure competitive and accurate pricing.
• Coordinating with design, commercial and operational teams to ensure tender submissions are accurate, complete and submitted on time.
• Supporting the pre-construction phase alongside the Commercial Manager, coordinating scope, design, procurement, programme, logistics and operational requirements.
• Assisting with agreeing final project pricing and payment terms prior to commencement.
• Completing thorough commercial handovers to the project delivery team, ensuring all relevant tender and commercial information is clearly communicated.
• Providing ongoing estimating support throughout project delivery, including pricing complex variations and additional works.li>
• Ensuring relevant statutory, legal, health, safety and environmental requirements are considered throughout the estimating and pre-construction process.
• Building and maintaining strong professional relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting continuous improvement of estimating processes and procedures.

We are looking for an experienced estimator with a strong background in roofing, facades and/or cladding, who is confident managing the full tender process from enquiry through to handover.

• 5+ years' estimating experience within the roofing and cladding industry.
• Strong understanding of subcontract documentation and construction tender processes.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and associated documentation.
• Proven experience completing accurate quantity take-offs and measurements.
• Experience producing detailed, accurate and commercially robust estimates.
• Strong understanding of labour, material, plant and subcontract costs.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders, priorities and deadlines effectively.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.

• Experience using Eque
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• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using Evaluate or similar estimating software.
• Previous experience within a specialist facade, cladding or roofing contractor.