Estimator
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Salary:: £50,000 - £55,000
Benefits: £4,500 car allowance, 25 days annual leave + birthday leave, Healthcare cash plan, Pension
A leading construction and fit-out service provider based in Cambridge is looking to strengthen their team with an experienced Estimator. This is a key position within the preconstruction and estimating team, working on office and lab fitout projects ranging from £100k to £8m across Cambridge, Oxford, Milton Keynes, Norwich and London.
As the Estimator you’ll be responsible for delivering a continuous flow of new business and identifying future opportunities in competitive tendering for fitout projects. You will be involved in tender reviews, take-offs, cost planning and liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure the best value.
As the Estimator you will have the following responsibilities:
Pursue new business opportunities and manage the tender process from initial enquiry through to final submission.
Visit project sites, review bids/specifications and prepare quotations.
Compile construction sequencing programmes and pricing for tender bids.
Analyse risks, perform take-offs and conduct post-tender analysis.
Negotiate material costs and produce detailed scopes of work.
Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams.
Successful applicants will have the following qualifications and experience:
Proven experience in construction/fit-out estimating role.
Strong understanding of construction processes and building regulations.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Competence in Microsoft Office; experience with Eque2 Evaluate and MS Project is desirable.
The ability to work under pressure to meet set deadlines whilst managing multiple tenders.
The ability to plan, co-ordinate and prioritise tenders.
Strong numerical and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Please contact Adam Brown on 07368400891 / 01638 614599 or email adam@curverecruit.com for more information about this role or if you are interested in a new opportunity (Estimator, Construction Estimator, Fitout Estimator)
