Location: Kent
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Senior Estimator - Refurbishment Team
We are looking for candidates with experience in working within a main contractor on Social Housing refurbishment projects, partnerships, and frameworks. The ideal candidate will be managing individual tenders up to the value of £10m.
Responsibilities:
* Ensure the contractors HSE&Q standards, operating processes, company policies, and all legislative requirements are adhered to at all times.
* Manage the coordination and preparation of tender documentation.
* Develop awareness of clients' processes and procedures for bid evaluation.
* Effectively plan tender documentation and pricing information.
* Prepare tenders from architect's drawings, specifications, bill of quantities, and pre-priced schedule of rates supplied by the client.
* Understand business development and the bidding marketplace including competitor environment and market forces (regional variation).
* Attend meetings and assist in preparation of contract mobilisation plans and provide insight into the details of the tender.
* Manage tender process to seek and establish project prices from sub-contractors.
* Evaluate, engage and negotiate on price documents, assess for accuracy and confirm best value on price and service quality.
Qualifications:
* Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent.
* Minimum 5 years Quantity Surveyor or Estimator experience is desirable.
* Advanced skills in Microsoft Office particularly Excel and keen to extend knowledge on software packages.
* Organisation and project management skills, able to prioritise.
* Working knowledge of marketing and economic factors.
* Sound knowledge of building construction/maintenance techniques and materials.
Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.
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