Senior Estimator

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for building fabric works (e.g., roofing, masonry, carpentry, plastering, painting, flooring, partitions, ceilings).
• Assess drawings, specifications, and site surveys to determine material, labor, and equipment needs.
• Develop Bills of Quantities (BoQ) or schedules of rates.
• Produce cost plans, budgets, and value-engineered options.

• Review invitations to tender (ITTs), RFQs, and PQQs to ensure compliance.
• Prepare and submit competitive tender proposals.
• Liaise with supply chain partners for quotations and rates.
• Identify commercial risks and mitigation measures within bids.

• Carry out site inspections and feasibility studies.
• Evaluate subcontractor bids and supplier quotations for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure all costs reflect current market conditions, building codes, and best practices.
• Support cost modelling for reactive and planned maintenance projects.

• Work closely with project managers, contracts managers, surveyors, and procurement teams.
• Provide pre- and post-contract support, including clarification of estimates.
• Engage with clients and consultants to explain cost breakdowns.

• Identify potential risks, value engineering opportunities, and cost-saving strategies.
• Ensure estimates comply with health & safety regulations, sustainability goals, and statutory requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of construction materials, building regulations, and industry standards.

• Guide junior estimators and assist in their professional development.
• Establish best practices in estimating, cost tracking, and bid submissions.

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