Senior Estimator - Oldham, United Kingdom - Willmott Dixon

Willmott Dixon
Willmott Dixon
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Oldham, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Senior Estimator

Willmott Dixon is currently looking to recruit an Senior Estimator to join our North West construction business, based in Oldham, Greater Manchester.

we deliver projects ranging in value from £10m to £90m across a range of sectors, including Education, Leisure, Health, Blue Light and Commercial.

This will be a hybrid role with a mix of remote and office-based work.

The Senior Estimator will be required to fulfil the estimating duties on projects in tender and negotiation. Our tender pipeline is healthy and with our projects in negotiation now being predominantly estimator-led, additional resource is required.

This is also a great opportunity to be mentored by an experienced senior estimating team and learn further skills on the job.


An Estimator would be utilised:


  • To lead the financial elements of 2 stages and negotiated tenders from the initial cost plan through to the financial close.
  • To steer design teams towards affordable solutions.
  • To engage with our supply chain to ensure costs are robust and solutions are buildable.
  • To provide regular cost updates to the client's surveying team and finalize negotiations prior to entering into a contract.

Essential and Desirable Criteria

  • Have experience with various construction methods
  • Experience in controlling costs, timing and quality in line with targets
  • Experience in reading and accurately interpreting drawings and technical specifications
  • Good standard of mathematical ability
  • Appropriate CSCS card
  • Relevant degree (desirable)
  • Use of Conquest Estimating System or similar (desirable)

Additional Information
Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability-confident employer.

About Us

With 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 just been awarded No 1 in the Best "Big" Companies to work for and already holds the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.


Job Reference:
CON01566
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