SENIOR ESTIMATOR (CIVIL ENGINEERING)

Location

Role

We work with many repeat clients including the Environment Agency, United Utlities, National Trust and BAE Systems and are on several frameworks across the North of England. We also have our own fleet of plant with over 100 Volvo and Caterpillar machines and have our own directly empoyed workforce enabling us to self deliver our projects.

You will play a crucial role in supporting the continuous flow of new business through the Company. We conduct a wide variety of civil engineering and construction contracts, ranging in value from £5,000 to £15million for an increasingly broad spectrum of clients.

Ideally, you will have already worked in a similar role for a civil engineering contractor, pricing works involving earthworks, concrete, drainage, and remediation etc.

What Our Senior Estimator will be doing

Reviewing incoming enquiries
Assessing all relevant technical issues
Conducting site visits
Preparing take-offs and materials schedules
Preparing subcontract enquiries and evaluating quotations
Preparing estimates and outlining programmes for the costs of the works
Coordinating tender submissions including health and safety, environmental and quality elements
Submitting proposals to clients
Negotiating terms and conditions with clients prior to contract award
Participating in tender handover meetings

What Our Senior Estimator will need

Good IT skills, including the Microsoft Office suite of software
Knowledge of estimating software and Microsoft Project beneficial but not essential
Ability to review construction drawings and perform quantity take-offs
Skill to produce estimates from first principles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good time-management and organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously
Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
A professional attitude to representing the Company
Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines
Capability to work on multiple tenders and budgets

Benefits

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