Estimator – Highways
Salary: £65000 - 75000
Location: East Midlands/Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
We are looking for an experienced Estimator who has previously been working on Highwaysrelatedprojects to join a UK leading contractor operating acrossthe East Midlands and Lincolnshire. There will be an element of flexi work hours and also home working.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for winning work by producing tenders and leading on all financial elements of tender submissions.
* Prepare accurate prices for materials, labour and equipment based on client drawings and specifications.
* Creating, analysing, and maintaining correct and accurate quantities and thorough take-offs from designs/data sets
* Compile subcontractor and material quotation packages and subsequent adjudications
* Price preliminaries and contract overheads/fees
* Understand current market prices and benchmark our solutions to increase success rates.
* Price tenders using the Candy Estimating software package
* Prepare tender review and present at tender sign off meetings as required
* Assist the bid team in any post tender negotiations
* Completion of tender handover documents
Qualifications
* Previous relevant estimating experience
* Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar
* Particular attention to detail with good project management skills
* Sound mathematical and numeracy skills, with the ability to solve problems analytically
* Ability to achieve tight deadlines under pressure
* Ability to communicate at all levels, both verbally and written
* Availability for travel
* Experience using estimating software and IT skills as appropriate
* Understanding of contract conditions (including NEC), specifications and drawings
Benefits
* 28 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday
* Pension scheme
* Life Assurance
* Private health care
* Company car/ car allowance and fuel card
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