Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

The Client

Our client is a growing construction and property business based in the Colchester area, operating across both consultancy and contracting disciplines.

The business provides planning, design, building regulations and project management services alongside delivering construction projects directly through its contracting arm. Working across residential, mixed-use and development-led schemes, they support projects from initial feasibility and planning through to construction and completion.

Due to continued growth across both sides of the business, they are looking to appoint an Estimator to strengthen their pre-construction and commercial team.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator from a main contracting, pre-construction or commercial background to join a business offering a broader and more varied workload than a traditional contractor.

The role will involve preparing estimates, tenders, cost plans and commercial submissions for construction projects delivered by the contracting division, whilst also supporting the consultancy side of the business with fee proposals, consultant appointments and development-related cost planning.

Working closely with Directors, Designers, Planning Consultants and Commercial Teams, you will be involved from the earliest stages of a project through to contract award, helping to ensure opportunities are priced accurately, competitively and with appropriate consideration given to risk and programme.

The business is open-minded regarding background and would welcome applications from Estimators, Quantity Surveyors or Pre-Construction professionals who possess strong commercial awareness and a good understanding of construction delivery.

Responsibilities

* Preparing competitive tenders and estimates for new build and refurbishment projects

* Reviewing drawings, specifications, employer's requirements and client briefs

* Producing cost plans, budgets and pricing schedules

* Obtaining and analysing subcontractor, supplier and consultant quotations

* Preparing fee proposals and commercial submissions

* Identifying commercial risks, scope gaps and value engineering opportunities

* Supporting tender adjudications and bid submissions

* Assisting with procurement strategies and pre-construction planning

* Liaising with internal design, planning and technical teams

* Maintaining estimating records and supporting project handovers to delivery teams

Qualifications & Experience

* Previous experience as an Estimator, Quantity Surveyor or Pre-Construction professional

* Experience with in a main contractor, specialist contractor or consultancy environment

* Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical information

* Good understanding of construction costs, procurement and tendering processes

* Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail

* Excellent organisational and communication skills

* Strong Excel skills

* Experience with estimating software would be advantageous but is not essential

What to do next

If you're looking for an opportunity that combines traditional construction estimating with exposure to consultancy, planning and development-led projects, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Please apply today or contact EA Associates for a confidential discussion regarding the opportunity