Lindum Group
Estimator – Main Projects
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Estimator – Main Projects
Job Description: Experienced Estimator
We are currently seeking an experienced Estimator to join the Lindum Peterborough Projects team who deliver competitive and accurate tendering functions for projects up to £10m.
Based at our modern offices in Fengate, our Peterborough division undertakes a variety of new build and refurbishment projects in the region.
You’ll be joining a friendly, fun, practical, and inspiring community. Our team members come to Lindum via diverse paths—what unites us is a shared passion for teamwork and sharing. Every day is different as we work to find solutions; whether detailed programmes for building on highly constrained sites, delivering complex building designs or working through supply chain challenges, all while putting the clients first and having fun.
Requirements
- Candidates must have a building background with extensive knowledge of all aspects of refurbishment and new build construction across numerous sectors.
- Traditional and Design & Build tenders experience.
- Experience with:
- Appraising tender documents.
- Preparing sub-contract and material enquiries.
- Producing detailed and measured bills of quantities.
- Risk and value management.
- Preparation of budgets, estimates, and cost plans.
- Internal tender adjudications and external client presentations.
- A good understanding of current CDM 2015 Health and Safety requirements, modern methods of construction, and contractual awareness.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience using specialist estimating software packages.
- A higher education qualification (HNC, Diploma, Degree) in a construction-related subject would be advantageous.
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The successful candidate must demonstrate:
- High attention to detail.
- An innovative and proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Strong planning skills to meet deadlines effectively.
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Role Details
- Position: Full-time.
- Salary: Commensurate with experience, skill level, and qualifications.
- Benefits:
- Pension.
- Cash back health care plan.
- Profit-related pay.
- Employee share scheme.
- Opportunities for further training, development, and progression.
Application Notes
Early application is encouraged as we reserve the right to withdraw the advertisement once a sufficient number of applications have been received. We appreciate all applications but are unable to provide individual feedback for unsuccessful submissions.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.
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