Estimator

Key Responsibilities

• Price Design & Build Tenders: Price Design & Build tenders from first principles by measurement and application of unit rates.

• Sub-Contractor Quotations: Obtain Sub-Contractor quotations for key work packages, undertake a comprehensive review of quotations received, and incorporate the most commercially suitable quotation within the tender.

• Tender Requirements: Understand the whole tender requirements under different forms of Design & Build Contracts including JCT and NEC, focusing on commercial risks and mitigation solutions.

• Presentation to Senior Management: Present tender submissions to senior management for pre-submission appraisal, advising on commercial risk and opportunities.

• Timely Submission: Ensure tenders are submitted on time, to a high quality, and within profitability guidelines.

• Department Liaison: Liaise with and manage all other departments required to support tender submissions, ensuring all supporting information is provided in a timely manner.

• Contract Overspend Response: Be the point of contact to receive and respond to contract overspends in conjunction with the relevant project.

• Project Meetings: Attend internal and external meetings to support the delivery of projects in line with budget and programme requirements.

• Commercial Support: Provide commercial support and assistance in valuing variations.

• Project Launch Meetings: Arrange and facilitate project launch meetings.

• Maximise Project Margins: Influence and challenge the operational teams with the key objective of maximising project margins.

• Sub-Contractor Evaluation: Ensure sub-contractors are evaluated in line with company health & safety and competency requirements.

• Additional Duties: Undertake any other duties as requested in support of the estimating department and function.

Requirements

• Technically strong with a good understanding of the construction industry, experience in a similar role would be a distinct advantage.

• Wide experience of Design and Build projects.

• Self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative.

• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.

• Committed and enthusiastic.

Your Future with the Wernick Group

At Wernick, you're more than an employee; you're a vital part of a team that’s building the future of construction. Join us in our journey of continuous innovation and commitment to quality, and let's be 'Altogether Stronger'.

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme

• Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)

• Option to buy, sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday

• Christmas Shutdown

• Early finish Friday  

• Group pension scheme

• Annual Salary review – takes place each January

• Long service awards

• Employee of the Month awards

• Customer service awards

• Life Assurance

• Personal Accident Insurance

• Free onsite parking

• Employee assistance programme

• Training and progression opportunities

• Family run and well established, secure company (trading over 90 years)

• Open door policy

• Employee Referral scheme

• Benefits scheme (discounted retailers such as money off Apple, Virgin Atlantic Holidays, Currys, Argos, Tesco and restaurants including Harvester, Miller and Carter, Nandos and many more)

• Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers

• Ideas portal (message the CEO) and awards for implemented suggestions

• Cycle to work scheme

• Annual paid volunteering day

• Money back for everyday health concerns such as routine dental cover, optical and hearing support, plus physiotherapy, chiropody and podiatry, as well as getting diagnostics for longer‑term conditions including some types of cancers.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date stated dependent on application numbers.

Wernick Buildings is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Any unsolicited CV’s will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.