We are urgently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Estimator. This is a full time temporary role in the first instance. Hybrid working in the office 3 days and home 2 days (optional).
Purpose of role
* To oversee the pricing of work and the management of the tendering process
* To secure work packages in line with budgetary and business strategies
* To secure and develop new business opportunities in line with regional initiatives
* Understand and assist in the development of department plan where applicable and aid in the implementation of the agreed commercial strategy
* Communicate with departmental team to ensure business strategy is cascaded using relevant tools inc. encourage feedback, line of sight, balanced scorecard and area monthly updates.
* To initiate tendering process and obtain material and subcontract prices
* Negotiate contracts, taking an overview looking for commercial opportunity secure budgeted turnover and volume at chosen margin
* To undertake appraisal of completed tenders
* Maintain records of tender success/failures
* Develop and influence all bid strategies
* Ensuring successful completion of tenders by estimators
* Win work at profitable margins in line with the budget and market share
Knowledge:
* Educated to HNC/HND level or equivalent
* IOSH
* Member of RICS, or ICES
* Experience of customer service or client liaison
Skills:
* Analytical ability
* Process driven and logical
* Commercial awareness
* Numeracy and literacy proficiency
* Attention to detail
* Understanding of surfacing and civil engineering procedures
* Specification requirements
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