Senior Estimator – Water & Utilities

Senior Estimator – Water & Utilities

Salary: £80,000 - £90,000
Location: Enfield
Region: London

Pinnacle Recruitment are currently looking for a Senior Estimator on a permanent basis for our client in North London.

You will be playing a crucial role in the pre-construction phase, ensuring accurate and competitive project cost estimates in line with relevant company policies and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be able to carry out take-offs from drawings / BIM CAD models.
• Be able to build up rates for labour, plant, material, subcontract from first principles.
• Be responsible for ensuring all tender deliverables are met within defined timescales.
• Understand contract requirements, specifications, obligations, roles and responsibilities.
• Complete tender appraisals within required timescales.
• Prepares / prices tender submissions with most advantageous, accurate nett bids in line with any framework agreements / rates.
• Communicate any issues within individual tenders or groups of bids that will present operational challenges or expose the company to increased risk.
• Ensure tenders make sufficient allowance for health and safety issues.
• Ensure tenders reflect realistic programmes for the delivery of the project.
• Lead and mentor the estimating team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of construction materials, methods, and industry best practices.
• Proven track record of successful bidding and securing projects.
• Experience in leading and mentoring a team of estimators.
• Familiarity within the utility sector.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.