Building Estimator

Building Estimator - Leeds - Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estimator (6 years +) to join this very successful building and refurbishment contractor based in Leeds.

Candidates must have experience knowledge of all aspects of new build construction and refurbishment and in a variety of sectors.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Handling multiple refurbishment and new build projects up to £7m, traditional and Design & Build tenders, utilising specialist estimating software packages. Having the ability and experience to work independently to produce accurate and competitive tenders

· Appraising tender documents, preparing sub-contract and material enquiries

· Producing bills of quantities

· Risk and value management

· Preparation of budgets, estimates and cost plans

· Internal Tender adjudications and external client presentations.

· Have a good understanding of current CDM 2015 Health and Safety requirements, modern methods of construction and contractual awareness.

· Value Engineering throughout the design phase of D&B Contracts

· Preparation of analytical cost estimates including preliminaries

· Adjudication and comparison of Sub Contractor quotations.

· Liaison with sub contract and supply chain

· Experience of using estimating software