Estimator

Estimator

PSR Solutions are currently recruiting for an Estimator, this will be an office-based role in Southwest London.

This opportunity is working for a leading contractor who operate primarily in the commercial, industrial & education sectors.

Job role: Estimator

Salary: 44,000 - 50,000

Duration: Permanent

Location: Fulham, Southwest London

Estimator responsibilities:

• Take charge of tendering processes, managing resources, and applying strong commercial insight and expertise.
• Spot opportunities to enhance value and mitigate risks, proposing solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee the tender process, ensuring thorough monitoring and providing progress reports via the estimating plan.
• Lead the pricing process, fostering collaboration across disciplines with accurate reporting and consistent internal communication on tenders.
• Head up the supply chain inquiry process.
• Participate in both pre-tender and post-tender interviews with internal management and clients, as well as internal adjudication and tender progress meetings.
• Actively maintain cost control by assisting with current quotations, framework rates, and ensuring costs, timelines, and quality meet defined targets.
• Develop a comprehensive control document for handover to the delivery team.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with other sections of the Logistics Department to ensure excellent support.
• Adhere to the company's Quality, Environmental, and Safety Management System standards, working to achieve set objectives.
• Cooperate on health and safety matters, follow provided training, and ensure personal and others' safety at all times.
• Provide regular progress updates to the Head of Logistics.
• Carry out any other tasks related to the Estimator role as needed.

Estimator Skills/Experience/Qualifications:

• A degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Construction or Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience working as a Junior Estimator or gaining industry knowledge in a relevant field
• Excellent IT skills - proficient in Microsoft suite of programmes (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Estimator Competencies:

• Demonstrates strong commercial awareness and a deep understanding, or eagerness to learn, all aspects of the construction process.
• Capable of developing and adhering to well-defined processes.
• Highly methodical, analytical, and well-organised with a keen eye for detail.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to perform effectively under pressure.
• Friendly, approachable, and an effective collaborator within a team.
• Receptive to feedback, with a genuine desire to learn and grow.
• Proficient in conducting measurement exercises, including preparing Bills of Quantities.

To apply please submit your CV and our team will contact you.