Job Purpose: The Senior Estimator will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate and competitive estimates for large and complex commercial refurbishment and fitout projects. This position will lead the estimation process from initial inquiry through to final bid, ensuring all financial forecasts and schedules meet company and client expectations. Key Responsibilities: Lead the preparation and submission of detailed bids and tenders for commercial refurbishment and fitout projects. Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates. Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops. Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. Interface with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates. Organize and manage a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized. Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies. Provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs. Identify potential operational issues and redesign workflows as required. Mentor and support junior estimating staff. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. Extensive experience (minimum 5 years) in estimating, ideally within the refurbishment and fitout sector. Membership in relevant professional body (e.g., Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors - RICS) is advantageous. Skills: Strong expertise in estimating software such as ConQuest, CostX, or similar. Excellent numerical and IT skills including high level proficiency in MS Excel. Strong negotiation and influencing skills. Detailed knowledge of UK construction processes, labor costs, and legal regulations. Ability to interpret architectural drawings and furniture layouts. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Personal Attributes: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Leadership qualities and team management experience. Commitment to ethical business conduct and trusted financial reporting. Must be eligible to work in the UK. Work Environment: Office-based with potential site visits required depending on project demands. Normal working hours with additional hours as needed to meet critical project deadlines. Benefits 10% Performance bonus Company Pension Scheme 22 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays Annual pay review Christmas close down JBRP1_UKTJ
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
Job Purpose: The Senior Estimator will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate and competitive estimates for large and complex commercial refurbishment and fitout projects. This position will lead the estimation process from initial inquiry through to final bid, ensuring all financial forecasts and schedules meet company and client expectations. Key Responsibilities: Lead the preparation and submission of detailed bids and tenders for commercial refurbishment and fitout projects. Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates. Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops. Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. Interface with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates. Organize and manage a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized. Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies. Provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs. Identify potential operational issues and redesign workflows as required. Mentor and support junior estimating staff. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. Extensive experience (minimum 5 years) in estimating, ideally within the refurbishment and fitout sector. Membership in relevant professional body (e.g., Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors - RICS) is advantageous. Skills: Strong expertise in estimating software such as ConQuest, CostX, or similar. Excellent numerical and IT skills including high level proficiency in MS Excel. Strong negotiation and influencing skills. Detailed knowledge of UK construction processes, labor costs, and legal regulations. Ability to interpret architectural drawings and furniture layouts. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Personal Attributes: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Leadership qualities and team management experience. Commitment to ethical business conduct and trusted financial reporting. Must be eligible to work in the UK. Work Environment: Office-based with potential site visits required depending on project demands. Normal working hours with additional hours as needed to meet critical project deadlines. Benefits 10% Performance bonus Company Pension Scheme 22 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays Annual pay review Christmas close down JBRP1_UKTJ
Job Purpose : The Senior Estimator will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate and competitive estimates for large and complex commercial refurbishment and fitout projects. This position will lead the estimation process from initial inquiry through to final bid, ensuring all financial forecasts and schedules meet company and client expectations click apply for full job details
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
Job Purpose : The Senior Estimator will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate and competitive estimates for large and complex commercial refurbishment and fitout projects. This position will lead the estimation process from initial inquiry through to final bid, ensuring all financial forecasts and schedules meet company and client expectations click apply for full job details
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
Our client, a Fitout Contractor, based in Borehamwood, are seeking a Senior / Managing Estimator to join them due to continued growth. The Estimator will be working for a company that is part of a £150M turnover group, focusing on providing carpentry and joinery tenders for a number of projects alongside tier one contractors in London. Projects vary from £1M to £10M in value generally and include both residential and commercial schemes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced joinery estimator to further their career working for a well-established contractor with an excellent reputation. This position offers an attractive salary and excellent benefits for the right candidate. Senior Estimator Position Salary & Benefits Job Type: Permanent Job Location: Borehamwood Job Title: Senior Estimator Salary: HHHHHHhfedjnr brfgvH£60k - £100k DOE (possibly more for a strong candidate) Start date: ASAP (happy to wait for notice periods) Projects: Fit-out / Joinery Reporting to: Estimating Director Working hours: Monday to Friday Holiday: 21 days plus BH Pension scheme Further details can be discussed Senior Estimator Position Requirements Carpentry & Joinery estimating experience is essential Based within commuting distance of Borehamwood Good tenure and seeking a long-term role Contact: Shawn Wood- Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer. JBRP1_UKTJ
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
Our client, a Fitout Contractor, based in Borehamwood, are seeking a Senior / Managing Estimator to join them due to continued growth. The Estimator will be working for a company that is part of a £150M turnover group, focusing on providing carpentry and joinery tenders for a number of projects alongside tier one contractors in London. Projects vary from £1M to £10M in value generally and include both residential and commercial schemes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced joinery estimator to further their career working for a well-established contractor with an excellent reputation. This position offers an attractive salary and excellent benefits for the right candidate. Senior Estimator Position Salary & Benefits Job Type: Permanent Job Location: Borehamwood Job Title: Senior Estimator Salary: HHHHHHhfedjnr brfgvH£60k - £100k DOE (possibly more for a strong candidate) Start date: ASAP (happy to wait for notice periods) Projects: Fit-out / Joinery Reporting to: Estimating Director Working hours: Monday to Friday Holiday: 21 days plus BH Pension scheme Further details can be discussed Senior Estimator Position Requirements Carpentry & Joinery estimating experience is essential Based within commuting distance of Borehamwood Good tenure and seeking a long-term role Contact: Shawn Wood- Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer. JBRP1_UKTJ
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Estimator required to join an industry leading construction specialist in Buckinghamshire. The company work on architectural glass projects across the UK and due to continued growth, require an Estimator to join their team. Estimator Position Remuneration Salary £30,000 - £40,000 (dependant on experience) Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm 25 days holiday Private medical cover Pension contribution Access to employee assistance programme with excellent wellbeing benefits Opportunity to work in a well-established and friendly company Estimator Position Overview Handle inquiries assigned by department manager. Take off quantities from drawings. Bills of quantities Send enquiries for materials and sub-contract items. Assess and review pricing for materials and subcontractors Create the cost using either the estimating system or an Excel spreadsheet. Liaise with sales to ensure that any tender presentation is requested in adequate time. Submit the price for review and approval. Create a monthly schedule of prospects for submission to the Director. Make any changes made and submit the price. Estimator Position Requirements Proficient communication abilities with a keen eye for detail IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft packages such as Excel. 2 years minimum with estimating in the interior fitout industry / subcontracting background is desirable. Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer. JBRP1_UKTJ
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
Estimator required to join an industry leading construction specialist in Buckinghamshire. The company work on architectural glass projects across the UK and due to continued growth, require an Estimator to join their team. Estimator Position Remuneration Salary £30,000 - £40,000 (dependant on experience) Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm 25 days holiday Private medical cover Pension contribution Access to employee assistance programme with excellent wellbeing benefits Opportunity to work in a well-established and friendly company Estimator Position Overview Handle inquiries assigned by department manager. Take off quantities from drawings. Bills of quantities Send enquiries for materials and sub-contract items. Assess and review pricing for materials and subcontractors Create the cost using either the estimating system or an Excel spreadsheet. Liaise with sales to ensure that any tender presentation is requested in adequate time. Submit the price for review and approval. Create a monthly schedule of prospects for submission to the Director. Make any changes made and submit the price. Estimator Position Requirements Proficient communication abilities with a keen eye for detail IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft packages such as Excel. 2 years minimum with estimating in the interior fitout industry / subcontracting background is desirable. Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer. JBRP1_UKTJ