Estimator - Groundworks

Job Title: Estimator - Groundworks

Compensation: £40,000-£60,000 based on experience

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Cambridge

Commencement Date: Immediate

Overview:

My client is in search of a proficient individual to fill the position of Estimator, entrusted with supervising the entirety of the estimating and tendering procedures within the division.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all facets of estimating and tendering for Groundworks and Civil Engineering undertakings, primarily within the Housing/Commercial and Industrial sectors.
• Manage projects from the tender stage through to completion and final accounts.
• Accurately measure and evaluate work.
• Efficiently allocate labour, equipment, and procure materials.
• Maintain oversight of procurement and labour, including subcontractors, ensuring professionalism and cost-effectiveness.
• Serve as a pivotal link between the production team and clients, communicating project specifics and requirements.
• Collaborate with client commercial teams and attend site meetings as required.
• Compile and assess subcontract enquiries and quotations.
• Identify and manage contract variations.
• Prepare and submit project invoices and final accounts.
• Foster and nurture relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Actively pursue new tender opportunities as part of business development endeavours.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in quantity surveying and estimating for Groundworks and Civil Engineering projects, particularly within large-scale Housing developments.
• A collaborative approach to project delivery, emphasizing safety, timeliness, and adherence to budget.
• Mastery of various contract forms, notably the JCT contract range.
• Familiarity with estimating software and documentation such as Excel, Adobe, and Bluebeam.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail in commercial documentation.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously.
• Capability to address external and internal demands promptly.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen.