Job Description
Overview
We are looking for a dedicated Estimator to join our clients team, this is a key role for a number of projects across the region.
Responsibilities
- Identify new job opportunities
- Fill out pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs) when needed
- Take full responsibility for managing and completing tender submissions, ensuring deadlines and priorities are met
- Review drawings and documents to work out detailed cost estimates
- Measure work needed and prepare bills of quantities, or use the client’s provided documents to price the job
- Work with clients to answer questions and manage changes during the tender process
- Visit sites to better understand the work involved
- Suggest better or more cost-effective materials or methods where possible (value engineering)
- Review prices from suppliers and subcontractors and analyse the best options
- Gather feedback on tenders, whether won or lost, to improve future bids
- Work closely with quantity surveyors, procurement teams, subcontractors, and others
- Stay informed about current building methods, rules, and laws to ensure all estimates follow the latest standards
- Promote continuous improvement, encouraging smarter and more efficient ways of working
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field
- Proven experience as an Estimator or similar role
- Proficiency in estimating software and MS Office
- Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and regulations
- Excellent analytical and mathematical skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
Day-to-day
- Reviewing drawings and documents to prepare cost estimates
- Collaborating with clients to answer questions and manage changes
- Visiting project sites to better understand the work involved
- Analysing prices from suppliers and subcontractors
- Engaging in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance estimating processes