Job Description:

Estimator
Collard Group has an exciting opportunity for an Estimator to join our Demolition Division.

In this role, you will support the growth of our demolition and enabling works portfolio by preparing and submitting accurate, competitive and high-quality tenders.

You will also contribute to the first-class delivery of our self-delivered projects, helping to ensure a smooth transition from tender stage through to project completion, working closely with project teams .

You will build strong relationships with clients and the supply chain to secure the best possible commercial outcomes for each project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation of accurate and competitive estimates and tenders.
• Review tender documents in detail to fully understand client requirements, submission constraints and contractual obligations.
• Conduct site visits to assess project complexity, logistical constraints and stakeholder requirements.
• Prepare subcontract tender packs and engage with specialist subcontractors, suppliers, designers and utility companies to secure accurate and competitive quotations.
• Prepare outline method statements that clearly summarise the proposed approach for each tender submission.
• Complete measurements and take-offs from drawings to build tender prices from first principles, based on the plans, programme and scope of works.
• Develop tender programmes and cost plans, identifying commercial risks and agreeing appropriate mitigation measures.
• Prepare detailed tender breakdowns that fully meet the requirements of each tender enquiry.
• Coordinate pre- and post-contract meetings with clients and once secured, provide the operations team with a comprehensive handover covering the full scope, commercial submission, key assumptions, risks and opportunities. Complete all required training programmes.

The Successful candidate will have:

• HNC or degree qualified in a construction related subject (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence
• Demonstrable experience within the demolition or construction industry, with a strong understanding of demolition methodologies.
• Previous experience in estimating or quantity surveying would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to communicate financial and contractual information clearly and effectively.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaborative working skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels and perform well under pressure.

What’s on Offer:

• A competitive salary depending upon experience
• Pension Scheme
• Life assurance (4 x Salary)
• Health cash plan
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Training & development opportunities
• Supportive team operating as part a family run business with free company social events

Company description

The Collard Group is one of the largest privately-owned waste management companies in the South of England and a leading demolition specialist nationwide.

Our 400-strong team operate from nine recycling facilities across five counties and contracts across the UK. With over 150 lorries our recycling operations cover Hampshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Surrey and we have the capacity to process over 1m tonnes of waste and recycled aggregates every year.

We have grown year-on-year into a multi-disciplined provider of demolition, remediation, earthworks, waste management, recycling, virgin and recycled aggregates and ready-mix concrete.

We continually invest for the future and typically spend over £5m each year on infrastructure, plant and equipment. We’re committed to providing great products, services and solutions for our customers.