I am currently recruiting on behalf of a leading and privately owned construction company who are currently looking for a Civil Estimator with Highways experience to join their brand new division and lead the estimating team in the Waterlooville area. The salary is up to £65,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus a Company Car/Car Allowance and a Fantastic Benefits Package. You will be reporting directly to the Divisional Manager. This is an exciting new opportunity for an Estimator to join and grow with a division for an existing large civils business! Key Responsibilities required for this position include: * Providing comprehensive estimating service controlling either an assigned project and/or a portfolio projects * Prepare tender estimates from first principles using conquest estimating software, drawing on previous experience and knowledge of techniques, outputs, sub-contractor quotations and material prices unique to each tender. * Identifying potential risks from initial analyzing of project documentation * Lead and take part in pre-tender discussions/sign off with senior colleagues * Carrying out site visits that are required for the tender to ascertain site specific complexities, access requirements etc * Proactively lead and take part in discussions and negotiation with suppliers and sub-contractors during the tender process * Keeping up to date knowledge of inflation, exchange ...