Wisbech
Estimator Construction Bournemouth/Poole, Dorset | £50K£60K + £5K+ Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits You will like Estimating for a well-established and highly respected construction contractor based near Bournemouth/Poole, Dorset , delivering an impressive variety of building projects across the South of England. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator / Construction Estimator / Building Estimator to join a stable, successful and people-focused business with a strong reputation for quality, repeat business and long-term client relationships. Youll work within an experienced pre-construction team pricing a diverse portfolio of new build, refurbishment, commercial, education, healthcare and heritage projects , with tenders ranging from small works through to circa £10m. Its a varied Estimator role offering interesting projects, a supportive team environment and genuine scope for continued professional development. You will like The Estimator job itself, based from the Poole office and working closely with senior estimating and pre-construction colleagues. Youll take responsibility for preparing accurate, competitive tenders while developing a thorough understanding of project requirements, risks and commercial opportunities. Your responsibilities will include: Processing and pricing enquiries from small works through to projects of circa £10m Preparing detailed construction estimates and tender submissions Working alongside the Bid Manager and Estimators to deliver complete tender returns Using estimating software, currently Causeway , to produce detailed estimates Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation Visiting prospective projects and clients to survey works and understand site requirements Producing clear priced schedules for successful projects Preparing and presenting tender bids for adjudication Producing RFIs from tender information for clients and professional teams Managing multiple tenders simultaneously and ensuring submissions meet deadlines Working collaboratively with colleagues across pre-construction and project delivery Projects are delivered through a variety of procurement methods including traditional, design & build and partnering , providing plenty of technical and commercial variety. You will have To be successful as Construction Estimator , you will ideally have previous estimating experience within building construction and be comfortable managing several tenders concurrently. More specifically: Good construction industry knowledge and estimating experience Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail Ability to interpret 2D and 3D drawings Good working knowledge of SMM7 and NRM Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to prioritise a busy tender workload A proactive, dynamic and resourceful approach Confidence working independently as well as within a team An HNC or higher construction qualification would be advantageous but is not essential. Experience using Causeway estimating software, Microsoft Project or similar packages would also be beneficial. You will get As Estimator / Building Estimator , you will enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including: £50,000£60,000 salary £5,800 car allowance Private medical cover 25 days annual holiday Additional company holiday at Christmas Support towards professional qualifications 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Company events Professional development within an established construction business This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Estimator looking to join a respected regional contractor offering project variety, stability and a strong team culture. Apply now with your CV to take the next step in your Estimating career where you see this job post or email (in confidence) Macstaff makes it happen! UK_MS TPBN1_UKTJ