Senior Estimator – Leading Joinery Contractor – London
SSA are recruiting a Senior Estimator for an established Interior sub-contractor based in the South East.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 7+ years’ experience as an Estimator with a Joinery or Carpentry sub-contractor and will work on tenders from £50k-£20m.
Our client is a well-established and fit out contractor based in the London. They offer a complete a range of projects for the commercial and residential sector.
- Preparation of prime cost estimates incorporating both standard and bespoke products
- Implementation of the tender process
- Liaison with bid managers, contractors and consultants
- Advice on specifications and budgets
- Measurement of quantity and scope for each bid
- Preparation of prime cost estimates
- Completion of fully considered tenders at settlement stage
- Advice on finalisation matters of risk, qualification and margin
- Preparation of indicative programme to accompany bid
- In conjunction with marketing/business development function prepare bid submissions
- Follow up with client to reach a positive conclusion
- Successful post tender negotiations
About the Candidate:
- Relevant experience in a similar role with a joinery fit-out contractor in the UK
- Must be client facing and be a strong influencer who can manage difficult stakeholders
- Have tendered for projects upwards of £10m
- Numerate and accurate
- Supportive of the introduction of the latest in-house IT software systems to ensure high speed communication is maintained
- Enjoys working with people from different professional and trade backgrounds
- Need to be logical and well organised with ability to prioritise
- Numerate and accurate with fanatical attention to detail
- Presentation skills – written and verbal
- Positive response to pressure
- excellent commercial skills
- Technically competent in the estimating process
- Only UK residents will be considered
Points of Appeal:
- Fantastic company
- Great benefits
- Competitive Salary
