Estimator/Senior Estimator

at  Willmott Dixon Group

ESTIMATOR/SENIOR ESTIMATOR

Willmott Dixon are looking to recruit a Estimator/Senior Estimator to join our Wales & West region working out of our Bristol office. Whilst your base will be in Bristol, you will be supported to work in a hybrid way with 1 day a week working from home.
Reporting to the Principal Estimator, the successful candidate will work as part of our pre-construction team to manage commercial activities with a high degree of acumen whilst identifying opportunities to add value throughout the project process.

Key responsibilities of a 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.
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- To prepare whole life costing analysis
- To prepare preconstruction element of the project waste management plan
- To constantly reinforce and deliver our customer first ethic through successful bid and personal performance

ABOUT US

Over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon’s purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive.
Construction is changing and we are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing ourselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths. Adding to that our numerous people awards, we understand everyone has a unique potential and ability to make a difference and succeed; if you want your skills developed and talent recognised, why not join our business!
Willmott Dixon has recently been awarded No 1 in the Best “Big” Companies (2022) to work for and already holds the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2024 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a King’s Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.

• 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 – off