Job Title: Construction Project Estimator
Location: Head Office, Walton Summit, Preston
Salary: 55 – 65k depending on experience

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Job Purpose
Sencat is a growing business and are actively undertaking project works and costing new tenders
from existing and new clients, are BID team have been successful in getting the company on new
frameworks. The company growth has seen an opening to invest in an estimation department
which is currently being performed by senior management and contract managers, the role will
include the development and management of the estimation department and working closely with
our bidding department to secure new works. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the
drive to help mould this new department within an already successful and growing facilities
management company.

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced estimator to cost manage construction projects
and support bidding and cost analysis efforts for capital works and major refurbishment works
mainly within the mental health sector and the NHS Trust sector. The successful candidate will be
responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for a variety of refurbishment projects and
change of use projects, including M&E works, building and fabrication works, ensuring
competitiveness and profitability throughout.

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Key Duties
1. Prepare detailed cost estimates for tendered projects, contract minor/major, and capital works.
2. Review tender documents, technical specifications, and scope of work to understand client
requirements and identify key cost drivers.
3. Source and negotiate pricing with suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers to obtain
competitive quotations.
4. Develop cost breakdowns, pricing schedules, and risk assessments using appropriate tools and
software.
5. Assist the business development and BID team in responding to RFPs, RFQs, and ITTs with
compliant and commercially sound pricing.
6. Conduct site visits, surveys, and evaluations to support accurate estimating when required.
7. Identify cost-saving opportunities and offer alternative solutions that meet performance and
compliance requirements.
8. Liaise with clients, contractors, project managers, and engineers.
9. Support the handover of successful bids to the operations team and assist with any cost
variations or change orders during project delivery.