Estimator - Groundworks

Job Title: Estimator - Groundworks
Compensation: £40,000-£60,000 based on experience
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Cambridge
Commencement Date: Immediate
Overview:
My client is in search of a proficient individual to fill the position of Estimator, entrusted with supervising the entirety of the estimating and tendering procedures within the division.
Responsibilities:
Oversee all facets of estimating and tendering for Groundworks and Civil Engineering undertakings, primarily within the Housing/Commercial and Industrial sectors.
Manage projects from the tender stage through to completion and final accounts.
Accurately measure and evaluate work.
Efficiently allocate labour, equipment, and procure materials.
Maintain oversight of procurement and labour, including subcontractors, ensuring professionalism and cost-effectiveness.
Serve as a pivotal link between the production team and clients, communicating project specifics and requirements.
Collaborate with client commercial teams and attend site meetings as required.
Compile and assess subcontract enquiries and quotations.
Identify and manage contract variations.
Prepare and submit project invoices and final accounts.
Foster and nurture relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
Actively pursue new tender opportunities as part of business development endeavours.
Requirements:
Proficiency in quantity surveying and estimating for Groundworks and Civil Engineering projects, particularly within large-scale Housing developments.
A collaborative approach to project delivery, emphasizing safety, timeliness, and adherence to budget.
Mastery of various contract forms, notably the JCT contract range.
Familiarity with estimating software and documentation such as Excel, Adobe, and Bluebeam.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail in commercial documentation.
Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously.
Capability to address external and internal demands promptly.
Demonstrated commercial acumen.

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