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Senior Estimator Carpentry & Joinery Specialists
Salary - £70k-£100k (Plus Package)
London
Immediate

The Company

Our client is a carpentry and joinery specialist, they have been operating for 21 years and are still a family-run business. They have a huge presence in the market and have many long-standing relationships with some of the most reputable clients on the market.

Specialising in several sectors including commercial, leisure, retail, residential, healthcare and more, they work on both fit-out and refurbishment projects with values up to £15m. They have firmly established their brand due to excellent service and a commitment to ongoing innovation, and despite the pandemic are on track for another successful year as the company is projected to turnover £40m.

We are currently looking for a talented and driven Senior Estimator to join our clients highly successful team, helping the company to manage their existing tenders and help to bring in new work.

This opportunity has been created as a strong deputy for the company Director, and to oversee the day-to-day activities of the estimating team. The role is key in securing projects by driving the estimating teams detailed, specific and thorough understanding of the tender information.

The role will require you to coordinate with various internal teams throughout the preconstruction stages and to provide support and advice during the construction and delivery stages.

Responsibilities of the Senior Estimator:

Preparation of tenders to be accomplished by gathering information and requirements and setting priorities.
Proactive involvement in establishing the Bid Strategy to win assigned tenders.
Bid manage assigned tenders to ensure a robust tender is produced to meet tender deliverables and timescale.
Prepares construction budget by studying design information; updating specifications; identifying and projecting costs for each element of the project.
Evaluating offers to purchase by costing changes, additions, and project requirements.
Obtaining bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; negotiating prices.
Tender reviews
Tender analysis
Tender presentations
Maintains cost keys and price masters by updating relevant information.
Resolving cost discrepancies by collecting and analysing information.
Preparing tender reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information and trends.
Maintains quality service by following organization standards.
Maintains continuity among corporate, division, and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Supporting commercial team.
Regular review of the supply chain.
To be successful as the Senior Estimator, you will need to possess the following:

A proven track record in estimating on carpentry and joinery projects.
Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
Client facing with a good personality.
Excellent commercial acumen.
Good management skills.
A proactive and organised approach with the ability to work to strict deadlines in a fast and dynamic environment.
Excellent IT skills including experience in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word & Outlook.
If this role sounds of interest to you, then please apply to the advert or give Bruno Tampo a call on (phone number removed)

Benefits: salary negotiable DOE