Senior Estimator – Project Manager. Commercial Fit Out. Office based role in Plymouth
Experienced QS/Senior Estimator/Project Manager looking for a challenging new role offering autonomy and the chance to make a genuine impact?
TQR Plymouth is working with a family run business that’s financially secure with nearly 50 years history of continued growth, making it a market leader in its sector!
Specializing in the design and installation of interiors for the education and commercial sectors, the company enjoys an excellent reputation for high quality solutions that meet the needs of customers.
The workplace is one where integrity, respect and collaboration are the primary values. As a certified Investors in People business, you can be sure of a positive working culture.
About the role…
This Senior Estimator and Project Manager role is a business-critical position, which will have a significant impact on the commercial success of projects.
Responsible for accurately estimating project costs and managing all phases of interior construction projects from inception to completion. The Senior Estimator and Project Manager will collaborate closely with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal and external teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
The high-level management aspect of the role is to develop and grow the company’s ability to deliver high-quality, accurate and comprehensive estimates for our valuable clients to address their specific requirements and preparing these in a clear, detailed format and overseeing the successful delivery of these projects, liaising with the site managers.
There will also be a significant element of estimating and project management for projects based in the South West, so this role is both a management and ‘hands-on’ role at this stage.
The role includes:
- Managing internal and external Project Managers/Estimators team
- Developing the project delivery processes, subcontractor management, pricing and estimating procedures to deliver profitable projects and ensure client satisfaction
- Site visits to meet trades, attend client meetings and survey buildings for preparation of plans
- Liaising with the sales team and receiving of project details for quotation
- Creating works schedules and programmes for sub-contractors to price from
- Creating detailed costed quotations to cover scope of works
- Managing the panel production department
- Project management of the site agents on projects across the whole of the South West region
You’ll be great for this role if…
The role will suit someone who is hungry for more success and actively looking to progress to the next stage of their career. You will be proactive, self-motivated and meticulous in your attention to detail. You will will fill a key role in the company’s strategic plan to continue the dynamic growth of the business.
The successful applicant will have proven experience in producing accurate, detailed quotations and project managing commercial and/or educational premises refurbishments in conjunction with our Interior Designers and Sales team.
It’s expected that you’ll have a degree level qualification such as a BSc in Quantity Surveying.
You will almost certainly have experience of working for a main contractor as a QS.
What’s in it for you…
- A base salary of £60,000 – some flexibility for the ideal candidate
- Bonus
- Car allowance
- Be part of a thriving, positive working environment
To find out more about this senior estimator and project manager job or to find out about other jobs in Plymouth, please contact Martin at TQR Plymouth.
