SENIOR ESTIMATOR (CIVIL ENGINEERING)
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We work with many repeat clients including the Environment Agency, United Utilities, 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 employed 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
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