Estimator

We're looking for an Estimator to join our Planned division at Guildmore! Our Estimators are responsible for preparing accurate and detailed tenders and play a crucial role in the bidding process, working closely with the pre-construction team to ensure competitive and profitable project proposals. This role requires a deep understanding of construction processes, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: * Analyse scope of works, drawings, specifications, and other ITT documents to fully understand the requirements of a project. * Prepare take-offs and produce bills of quantities where required. * Prepare fully detailed work packages for quality supply chain tender enquiries, liaise, and manage pre-construction relationships with supply chain members. * Identify and evaluate potential project risks and ensure all aspects are accounted for in the tender. * Analyse and equalise pricing returns from supply chain to the requirements of a project and further be able to work up rates and pricing from ‘first principals’ when required. * Participate in project meetings, site visits, and client presentations as needed. * Attend weekly ‘Pipeline & Estimating Review’ Meetings and contribute progress updates to pre-construction team. * Review ITT documents from clients and provide meaningful insights to bidding strategy at ‘Tender Launch’ meetings. * Prepare and present a fully detailed appraisal of pricing at ‘Tender Adjudication’ meetings attended by Commercial Manager, Operations Manager and Business Unit Director and give a full account of pricing strategy and key project risks to inform tender submission. * Communicate effectively to ensure alignment and understanding. * Participate in regular project review meetings to discuss aftercare progress and challenges. Qualifications: * A degree in construction management, quantity surveying, or a related field is preferred. * Proven experience as a construction estimator, quantity surveyor, or in a similar role. * Familiar with common forms of client pricing schedules such as % adjustments to published NatFed Schedules of Rates (SOR), Bespoke SORs, Lump Sum pricing, Basket Rates, Archetype Rates * Occupied refurbishment knowledge * Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. * Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills. * Highly IT literate and well versed in MS packages and proprietary job management software and electronic databases. If this sounds like something you would like to explore further and you have the appropriate background, then please apply now