Estimator, Construction, Quantity Surveyor

Estimator - Small Works

Location:

Liverpool / St Helens / Warrington - North West

Salary: £50,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

Job Type: Permanent

About the Company

Our client is an established organisation operating across the North West, delivering a broad range of construction, maintenance and property-related works.

The business has a varied portfolio covering FM, Green space, Aids & Adaptations, Insurance, Structural Repairs and planned maintenance, with a strong focus on delivering commercially successful, high-quality services.

Due to continued activity across its small works and maintenance programmes, the business is looking to appoint an experienced Estimator - Small Works to join its commercial team.

The Role

As an Estimator - Small Works, you will be responsible for providing the estimating function for bespoke small works associated with the business's core construction and maintenance activities.

You will manage incoming tender opportunities, develop competitive and commercially robust estimates, coordinate subcontractor and material packages and lead bids through to submission and adjudication.

The role will suit an experienced Estimator or Quantity Surveyor with strong construction knowledge who is comfortable managing a high volume of tenders and working across a variety of small works and maintenance projects.

Key Responsibilities

Triage incoming tender requests, reviewing scope, programme and information quality

Determine pricing requirements and identify appropriate resources

Develop competitive bids in collaboration with relevant budget holders

Prepare comprehensive bid summaries for adjudication and approval

Prepare draft preliminaries assessments for tender submissions

Manage the estimating process from initial enquiry through to tender submission

Evaluate tenders and prepare prime cost estimates

Review project specifications and contractual requirements

Identify and assess contractual and commercial risks

Liaise with Contracts Managers regarding project requirements and planning

Prepare and present final bid submissions

Work and negotiate with contractors at bid stage

Coordinate subcontractor and material packages to ensure accurate pricing

Prepare contract documentation for handover to the Project QS and Contracts Manager

Present tender bids to senior management prior to client submission

Monitor and report on tender success rates and profitability

Manage multiple and high-volume estimates simultaneously

Assist with the development of the supply chain

Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Attend meetings on behalf of the Pre-Construction Manager or Contracts Managers when required

Identify new initiatives and commercial opportunities to support business growth

Ensure commercial, financial and risk management procedures are followed

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Previous experience in commercial Quantity Surveying and/or Estimating

Considerable knowledge of the construction industry

A construction, estimating or Quantity Surveying qualification equivalent to NVQ Level 4

Strong understanding of construction contracts, particularly JCT and NEC

Experience preparing estimates and tender submissions

Strong commercial and financial management skills

Experience coordinating subcontractor and supplier pricing

Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines

Good computerised systems experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent negotiation and influencing skills

Self-motivated, proactive and commercially focused approach

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work to tight deadlines

Strong attention to detail

Full UK/EU driving licence

Ability to travel independently to different venues when required

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