This ambitious and growing Regional Construction Contractor, based near Maidenhead, are looking for a commercially minded construction professional to fulfill the Estimating function within the company
Projects are typically located across Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Wiltshire and Buckinghamshire and are in the Light Industrial, Commercial and Defence sectors with Project Values ranging from £250k up to £5 million
The successful candidate will be engaging with specialist subcontractors, pulling together costs and reviewing submissions for Interiors, Minor Civils, Brick work and Construction packages from the external suppliers.
A varied role, as a Construction Estimator your duties will include, but not be limited to the following:
* Develop detailed project cost estimates, including project complexity factors, based on input data such as project objectives, scope and P&L analysis.
* Identify and approach specialist external subcontractors for Package Estimates on subcontract packages
* Determine estimate contingency based on project variables and risks.
* Prepare detailed cost estimates based on Material Take Offs and Drawings
* Identify areas of uncertainty and apply appropriate allowances.
* Benchmark against historical performance, industry norms and established KPIs.
* Prepare Change Order estimates and/or review bids, estimates and Change Orders prepared by specialist subcontractors.
* Review package estimates prepar...