Estimator

Role: Estimator Location: Bristol Salary: £50,000 - £75,000 + Package Sector: Building Heritage & Restoration Summary: Our client is looking to recruit a full-time Estimator/Senior Estimator to their dynamic Estimating Department. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wishes to expand their knowledge further within the building heritage & conservation and refurbishment space. The ideal candidate will have achieved a high grade in their construction related degree or HND/HNC and have 5-10 years’ experience in construction (good understanding of brickwork, roofing, first fix carpentry/joinery, etc.) or preferably building refurbishment / heritage & conservation of the external fabric.

Responsibilities: Reading and understanding tender information. Review the scope of works and mark up various trades. Price in house trades with labour, plant, and materials.

Preparing and sending out subcontractor and supplier enquiries Meeting clients, surveyor & architects on site. This may be to review works where full tender documents have been provided but may be to provide expertise advise. Visiting site to assess scope of works, meeting subcontractors and reviewing their scope of work to ensure accurate pricing.

Read, understand and take off measurements and details from drawings. Take dimensions and details from site visits to allow for accurate pricing of materials. Prepare bespoke SoW/ BoQs to provide accurate costings.

Prepare tender stage programme of works. Assist in quality submissions. Preferred Qualifications: Construction related degree.

HNC/HND and industry experience may be considered. CSCS Card. Experience within building refurbishment / heritage / restoration.