Estimator in Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Ivy Resource Group are working with a well-established contractor to recruit an experienced Estimator for a permanent role based in Gloucester. You will be working on a range of education, healthcare, commercial property, residential housing and private clients, with projects ranging from a few hundred pounds to around £25 million.

The Role:

Review tender documents - study drawings, specifications, schedules and other project information.
Measure quantities - calculate the amount of labour, materials and work required for each part of the project.
Prepare cost estimates - price materials, labour, plant, subcontractors and other project costs.
Obtain subcontractor quotations - contact specialist subcontractors and suppliers and compare their prices.
Analyse project risks - identify uncertainties, potential extra costs and commercial risks.
Build the tender price - bring all costs together to produce the overall price submitted to the client.
Work with the wider team - collaborate with quantity surveyors, contracts managers, buyers, architects and engineers.
Check and compare prices - make sure quotations and calculations are accurate and competitive.
Attend site visits - understand site conditions, access, logistics and any issues that could affect the price.
Meet tender deadlines - make sure estimates and supporting information are completed and submitted on time.
Support negotiations - help answer client queries and clarify pricing during the tender process.
Learn from previous projects - use historical costs and project data to improve future estimates.
Help protect profit margins - make sure the project is priced competitively without underestimating the true cost

The Ideal Candidate:

Construction knowledge - understands how buildings are constructed and the different trades involved.
Strong numerical skills - comfortable working with quantities, measurements, costs and budgets.
Attention to detail - able to spot errors or omissions in drawings, specifications and quotations.
Commercial awareness - understands that the aim is to win work while maintaining a healthy profit margin.
Good analytical skills - can break a large construction project into individual costs and assess them accurately.
Tendering experience - ideally has experience preparing or assisting with construction tenders.
Subcontractor management - confident obtaining, comparing and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations.
Good communication - able to communicate clearly with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and colleagues.
IT skills - comfortable with Excel and construction estimating/tendering software.
Organised and deadline-focused - can manage several estimates and meet tight tender deadlines.
Problem-solving ability - able to identify potential issues in a project and find practical solutions.
Team player - works effectively with quantity surveyors, project managers, buyers and site teams.
Willingness to learn - particularly important for a junior or graduate estimator; curiosity about construction and commercial processes is valuable.
Professional and reliable - takes ownership of their work and produces accurate, dependable information

Salary & Package:

Up to £50,000 - £70,000 per annum + Package

Competitive benefits package

Opportunity to work on high-profile, high-value projects

27 days (+BHs) annual leave, Car Leasing scheme via salary sacrifice, Death in Service (4x), Cycle to Work, Cash Plan (claim back), Pension 3% Ee / 5% Er

How to Apply:

Submit your CV and a member of our team will get back to you

Call / text / whatsapp Jake on (phone number removed)

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