Estimator
Posted 7 days ago by Bss site services
Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
Luton, Bedfordshire, UK
Summary: The role of Senior Estimator focuses on pricing packages for groundworks, cut & carve, demolition, temporary works, and RC frame projects within an established company based in Luton. This office-based position requires extensive experience in estimating and a strong proficiency in relevant software tools. The successful candidate will assess site conditions, prepare detailed Bills of Quantities, and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure accurate submissions. The position demands a high level of analytical skills and attention to detail to support tender strategies and project methodologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and determine site restrictions and conditions that may impact deliveries, collections, access, logistics, and overall methodology.
- Measure and review drawings using Bluebeam or similar take-off software.
- Review specifications, employer's requirements, client documents, and relevant tender information to fully understand project scope.
- Make informed measured assumptions where design information is incomplete or missing.
- Prepare clear, detailed Bill of Quantities (BoQ) specific to the proposed scope of works.
- Consider contract duration and prepare tender programmes using Asta (or similar planning software).
- Quantify and review the prepared BoQ with Company Directors, ensuring accuracy before submission.
- Liaise with engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors to gather quotations and technical input where required.
- Support tender strategy, risk assessment, and value engineering proposals.
Key Skills:
- 5+ years experience as an Estimator within Groundworks/RC Frame/Civils/Demolition.
- Strong proficiency with Bluebeam or other digital take-off tools.
- Good understanding of temporary works, site logistics, and construction methodology.
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and client documentation.
- Experience preparing detailed BoQs from first principles.
- Familiarity with Asta Powerproject.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with Directors and project teams.
Salary (Rate): £80000 yearly
City: Luton
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Senior Estimator Groundworks/RC Frame/Demolition/Temporary works
Location: Luton (LU4) Head Office
Company: Groundworks, Cut & Carve, Demo, Temporary Works, RC Frame Contractor
no remote working office based only
We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our established Groundworks and RC Frame company based in Luton LU4. The role is office-based with responsibility for pricing packages across groundworks, cut & carve, demolition, temporary works, and RC frame projects.
Key Responsibilities
Assess and determine site restrictions and conditions that may impact deliveries, collections, access, logistics, and overall methodology.
Measure and review drawings using Bluebeam or similar take-off software.
Review specifications, employer s requirements, client documents, and relevant tender information to fully understand project scope.
Make informed measured assumptions where design information is incomplete or missing.
Prepare clear, detailed Bill of Quantities (BoQ) specific to the proposed scope of works.
Consider contract duration and prepare tender programmes using Asta (or similar planning software).
Quantify and review the prepared BoQ with Company Directors, ensuring accuracy before submission.
Liaise with engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors to gather quotations and technical input where required.
Support tender strategy, risk assessment, and value engineering proposals.
Requirements
5+ years experience as an Estimator within Groundworks/RC Frame/Civils/Demolition.
Strong proficiency with Bluebeam or other digital take-off tools.
Good understanding of temporary works, site logistics, and construction methodology.
Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and client documentation.
Experience preparing detailed BoQs from first principles.
Familiarity with Asta Powerproject.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with Directors and project teams.
apply only if you are experienced Estimator in construction