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Estimator - London

PSR Solutions is currently recruiting for a skilled Estimator for an exciting office-based opportunity in Southwest London. This role offers a fantastic chance to join a renowned and highly respected contractor known for their expertise and delivery in the commercial, industrial, and education sectors.

As part of a dynamic and growing team, the Estimator will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate costings and tender submissions for a diverse range of projects. The company prides itself on its collaborative work culture, where innovation, precision, and quality are at the forefront of every project they undertake.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to advance their career while contributing to high-profile projects in a thriving and diverse market.

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.