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Senior Estimator

Employer
Willmott Dixon
Location
Farnborough
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
1 Aug 2021

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Job Details

Willmott Dixon is currently looking to recruit a Senior Estimator or even an Estimator looking to progress to join our Central South Construction team based in Farnborough however, we do have a satellite office in Oxford which we would consider candidates to be based from too. Reporting to the Principal Estimator, the successful candidate will manage commercial activities with a high degree of acumen whilst identifying opportunities to add value throughout the project process.

Willmott Dixon is passionate about its people, with a real focus and drive around continuous development, offering you a career of a lifetime!

As a privately-owned, family-run construction business founded in 1852, we employ over 2000 people and achieved a turnover in 2020 of £1.1 billion. We have a purpose beyond profit and are dedicated to leaving a positive legacy in our communities and the environment.

We are also passionate about our people and have a real focus and drive to support their continuous development. We strongly believe that this passion is what differentiates us and has allowed us to enjoy considerable success in recent years, underlined by placing 5th in the 2020 Sunday Times list of Best 100 Companies to Work For - better than any other construction company. Times Top 50 employers for women 2021 as well as our platinum award for 'Investors in People'.

Key responsibilities of an Senior Estimator are:

  • To manage commercial activities with a high degree of acumen.
  • To Identify opportunities to add value throughout the project process.
  • To identify risks and input into project risk register.
  • To price selected trades from first principles.
  • To lead the supply chain enquiry process.
  • To produce a detailed control document at handover to delivery team.
  • To conduct their role in a way which is consistent with the company's sustainability objectives.
  • To complete project take - offs
  • To lead and prepare the complete commercial and pricing element of a tender or cost plan.
  • To prepare whole life costing analysis
  • To prepare pre construction element of the project waste management plan
  • To Constantly reinforce and deliver our customer first ethic through successful bid and personal performance

Essential and Desirable Criteria

Essential Criteria

  • Successful delivery of tenders on a wide range of tenders
  • Have experience of various construction methods
  • Experience of controlling costs, timing and quality in line with targets
  • Experience of reading and accurately interpreting drawings and technical specifications
  • Good standard of mathematical ability

Desirable Criteria

  • Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc)
  • Relevant degree
  • Use Conquest Estimating System or similar
  • Experience of taking off quantities up to SMM 7
  • Working towards MCIOB/RICS

Personal Qualities

  • You will be able to model behaviour that shows, respect, helpfulness and co-operation,
  • Respond positively and with resilience with setbacks,
  • State your position and views clearly and confidently in conflict situations,
  • Identify your customers' needs and expectations and strive to deliver them,
  • Present plans clearly, concisely, accurately and in ways that ensure understanding,
  • Take personal responsibility for making things happen,
  • Find practical ways to overcome barriers,
  • Set demanding but achievable objectives for yourself and others.

Additional Information

At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible.

We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme.

In return we provide you a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package to fit your lifestyle and priorities, the opportunities for you to develop your career with Willmott Dixon and the training to make this happen - but most importantly a great place to work with a true family ethos and a chance to develop your career of a lifetime!

 

 

Company

Willmott Dixon is the 2nd largest capital works, regeneration and support services. We pride ourselves on our long history, and in being a sustainable company which respects and care for people in the wider environment.

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