Senior Estimator & Project Liaison

Senior Estimator & Project Liaison

Location
:
Tunbridge Wells

Salary
: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum

Hours
: 8am-4pm, 1 hour lunch, Monday to Thursday in the office, Friday work from home

Access to a company vehicle that has a fuel card for site visits

Our client, a reputable company specialising in high-quality development and maintenance services across commercial and residential sectors, is hiring for a Senior Estimator & Project Liaison. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit team that values collaboration, clear communication, and practical problem solving.

• Prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates and tender submissions for diverse projects.
• Support business development by evaluating leads, developing proposals, and converting opportunities.
• Navigate building regulations, planning portals, and permit processes; liaise with local authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Act as the primary contact for project applications, queries, and inspections.
• Lead project management activities including scope definition, scheduling, resource planning, and risk management.
• Manage materials, supply chains, unit rates, and oversee budget control throughout project life cycles.
• Produce and monitor budgets, forecasts, and cost reports; escalate variances as needed.
• Line-manage and mentor technicians, ensuring health, safety, and quality standards are met.
• Support and supervise an administrator, delegating tasks and fostering their professional development.
• Contribute to team decision-making and support colleagues’ growth.
• Maintain weekly updates on quotes and estimates, managing scope of works once jobs are approved, and overseeing deposit requests and work statuses.

• Proven experience in estimating and cost management for commercial and residential projects.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Deep knowledge of building materials, supply chains, and budget control.
• Familiarity with building regulations, planning applications, and local authority procedures.
• Experience liaising with councils and regulatory bodies.
• People-management skills, including supervising technicians and administrative staff.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and commercial awareness.
• Proficiency with estimating software and MS Office; experience with planning portals or construction management systems is a plus.
• Full UK driving licence (if site visits are required).

• Formal qualifications in estimating, project management, or construction management (e.g., HNC/HND, NVQ, degree).
• Experience in business development and preparing commercial proposals.