McLaughlin & Harvey are one of the leading Building and Civil Engineering Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland. We are seeking to recruit an experienced Senior Estimator to join the Estimating team within the Build division. Responsibilities The Senior Estimator shall be responsible for Pre-Construction Estimating, working closely and directly with internal / external clients, other disciplines and teams from project inception, accountable and responsible for all financial and estimating aspects of the projects. To procure contracts and budgets for the Company in accordance with the Business Strategy. To ensure highly competitive, carefully resourced, analysed tender costs and preparing quality submissions to clients. To work within Frameworks evaluating negotiated contracts. To be aware of company targets for new orders and aim to better them with profitable successful bids. The desired outcome being that the Company will achieve sufficient new work to enable continued growth in accordance with the Business Strategy. Assist the Senior Pre-Construction Management Team in developing new Clients and opportunities whilst maintaining existing Client relationships Produce robust estimates/ cost plans/ budgets from concept plans and specifications to aid Client business cases Demonstrate strong experience of estimating large scale >£50m/ complex tenders A track record of working on winning tenders that have delivered successful contracts Review and comment on tender documentation with regards to legal, bond & insurance requirements, seeking advice from relevant internal and external parties Review tender documentation for completeness and provide input to the tender clarification/ query process Review tender documentation in order to highlight key project risks and opportunities to be documented within a risk register that is both discussed with the Senior Pre-Construction Management Team and presented within key tender meetings Demonstrate the ability to lead the estimating function on Design & Build tender, including identification of contractor design elements, engagement of designers and management of designers Lead estimating input and present within internal start-up, mid tender & finalisation meetings Work collaboratively within the wider tender team providing input on quality and technical issues in order to deliver a successful submission Compile enquiry schedules and seek input/ recommendations from relevant operations/ delivery team personnel Engage key supply chain partners during the tender process so as to inform proposed programme, cost and method Demonstrate the ability to confidently compile Bills of Quantities utilising the relevant Method of Measurement and manage the process when undertaken by others Demonstrate the ability to confidently undertake accurate quantification/ measurement and manage the process when undertaken by others Demonstrate the ability to undertake and manage the enquiry process to obtain the most economically advantageous price whilst ensuring, where possible, firm quotes are received that meet contract requirements Demonstrate the ability to undertake supply chain quotation review, analysis, comparisons and recommendations Demonstrate the ability to price works from first principles within Conquest, utilising enquiry & comparison modules Understand corporate and contract specific estimating procedures and carry out all work in accordance with these Handover tender information to the commercial and operations/ delivery team on award of a successful tender, via the agreed format Attend post tender contract reviews, providing advice to the commercial & operations/ delivery team on tender allowances & assumptions Demonstrate the ability to assist in the development of junior team members and manage a tender estimating (Estimator/ Assistant Estimator) Assessment and recording of the likely competition when tendering Qualifications Essential Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications. Desirable Educated to degree or HND level with relevant work experience Experience Candidates must be able to demonstrate previous experience in a similar role. Excellent communication and Numeracy skills What's in it for you? At McLaughlin and Harvey we offer a fantastic benefits package including the following: Flexible and Hybrid working Competitive salary 33 days annual leave entitlement Generous pension contributions Life Assurance If this sounds like the role for you, please apply by clicking the apply button now McLaughlin & Harvey are an Equal Opportunities Employer