About the Company Our client is an established design and build main contractor based in Epping, Essex. The business manily delivers high-end residential, commercial, education and industrial schemes amongst others. The Role This is a combined estimating and pre-construction role. You will take projects from first enquiry through to a secured contract and a smooth handover to the delivery team. That means pricing tenders, shaping early-stage cost and procurement advice, and working with clients and designers to develop schemes that are buildable and on budget. You will work closely with directors, the design team, the commercial team and the supply chain, with real influence on which projects the business pursues and wins. Key Responsibilities Estimating and tendering Prepare detailed estimates and tender submissions for design and build, fit-out, refurbishment and new-build projects Review drawings, specifications and tender documents, carrying out quantity take-offs and building up accurate cost plans Price bespoke joinery and furniture packages, working with in-house and external specialists Source, issue and chase subcontractor and supplier enquiries, then analyse and compare returns to secure competitive pricing Identify risks, assumptions, exclusions and clarifications and make sure they are clearly set out in submissions Pre-construction Provide early-stage budgets, feasibility pricing and cost plans to clients and the design team Support design development, advising ..... full job details .....