Our client, a leading firm in the water sector, is currently seeking a Senior Estimator to join their team in Manchester on a permanent basis to lead estimates for civil engineering works.
Key Responsibilities:
* Undertake estimates in accordance with Company procedures.
* Lead team of estimators for larger tenders, mentoring and developing junior estimators
* Identify opportunities and risks during the tender process.
* Liaise with the business unit, Bid Manager and Planner to agree on methodology and principles.
* Maintain a register of key assumptions within the estimate
* Maintain tender estimate file.
* Provide indicative pricing support for business development.
* Obtain feedback from site teams on estimating adequacy and current costs.
* Prepare an estimating \"adjudication pack.”
* Present basis of estimate and key assumptions
* Close out actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as required.
* Prepare estimating handover packs.
* Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to the estimate and key assumptions.
* Supporting temporary works for tenders and for the design element of design and construct tenders
Job Requirements:
* Significant experience in the Water and Civil Engineering sectors
* Proven, bid-winning, track record working on tenders ranging up to £50 million
* Ability to ensure all tender submissions are both feasible and profitable
* Numerate and IT literate, familiar with estimating software and Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel
* Chartered, incorporated status or similar
If you have the experience and skills required for this Senior Estimator role and are looking for a new opportunity within a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client in the North West