Senior Estimator - Tier 1 Contractor

Experienced Estimator. We are seeking to recruit an Experienced Estimator to join their established team of professionals, based in their Cambridge office. The successful candidate will be joining one of the largest family run construction business’ dealing with a diverse range of interesting and challenging projects across multiple sectors. For this role you will need to be ambitious, self motivated and able to work both independently and within our team of like minded individuals. You will have excellent communication skills, both verbally and written, and you will need to hold a clean driving license. You need to be a conscientious, organised and a pro-active team player, highly motivated and committed to achieving company targets and always focused on the task in hand. You should be able to use your initiative and prioritise effectively to meet tight deadlines, working independently or as part of a team. This is an office based role, working alongside and with the existing Estimating Team based in Cambridge. There will be the flexibility to work in different offices, depending on location. The Estimator Role:- * Producing cost plans from RIBA stage 0 (elementally on historic data) to stage 3 (fully measured and rated). Ideally the ability to price from first principals. * Taking-off from drawings using Autodesk Design Review to produce detailed cost plans and quantity checks on the produced BQs * Leading the tender enquiry process * Allocation of elemental BQ items into works packages * Subcontractor comparisons & identifying scope gaps * Working with the supply chain to provide value engineering options Key skills required: * Good organisation skills * Computer skills – need to be proficient on Microsoft Office packages. Experience with Causeway and Excel estimating software is desired. * Excellent spoken and written English * A good, clear telephone manner is essential as there will be client interface during the course of the daily works, including Teams meetings. Other aspects the job offers: * 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays. * Company car * Free parking * Based at our Cambridge Office with easy access to A14, M11, A428. * Contributory Pension Scheme * Hours of work – 8.15am – 5pm Monday to Friday