About the Company
My client is a nationwide main contractor based in Essex, established in the early 2000s. The company has delivered over £220 million worth of projects and originally started as a family-run shop-fitting contractor. Over time, it has expanded into a large construction business offering full construction services. These services include fit-out, refurbishment, and new design & build developments across various sectors such as education, retail, commercial, residential, leisure, industrial, and healthcare.
The company has built strong relationships with major brands, governing bodies, and private developers, which has contributed to its reputation as a trusted name in the industry.
Some of their recent projects include:
* Retail: Lidl in Harlow and Co-op locations in Chesterwell and Combe Martin.
* Commercial: Cornwall Services EV Charging Station and 10-12 Alie Street in Ingleton Wood.
* Leisure & Hospitality: The Gym in Basildon and Holiday Inn Express in Cornwall.
* Education & Health: Emerson Park Academy in Essex and Beaconsfield High School in Buckinghamshire.
* Residential: Wardrobe Court Apartments.
About the role:
Our client is seeking an Estimator or Senior Estimator to join their pre-construction team based out of their Basildon office. With a large number of tenders ongoing and continuous growth planned for the business, the team needs additional resources from a well-versed Estimator who knows the area, suppliers, and potential clients. The aim of this appointment is to allow the office to increase the output and accuracy of tenders, as well as gaining new clients in the process.
The successful candidate will find themselves working across a mixture of tenders including education, retail, commercial, residential, leisure, industrial, and healthcare. These projects will be typically priced between £500,000 and £10m. This role will offer direct routes of progression and development within a growing team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on high-profile projects and be responsible for delivering accurate estimates that ensure the successful delivery of these projects.
About the benefits and rewards:
The company offers excellent opportunities and offers a basic salary in the region of £65,000 to £80,000. In addition to the basic salary, there will be benefits including car allowance, pension, health, and travel allowance. As well as long-term career prospects and progression, you will also work closely with the Estimating Manager and Directors, who can offer support should you need it.
About the requirements:
The successful candidate needs to have extensive experience in managing a range of projects ideally including education, retail, commercial, residential, leisure, industrial, and healthcare, with projects ranging in value from £500,000 to £10m. The ideal candidate should also have a balance of working on new build, refurbishment, and fit-out projects.
The company is looking for candidates who can show stability of employment throughout their career, keeping each appointment for a minimum of 3 years per employer. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be a team player, and have a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in the local area, with knowledge of suppliers and potential clients