Senior Estimator
Harefield
We are ambitious
That’s why we we’re keen to hear from determined and motivated people like you to help us deliver on our promises
Due to our business expansion, we are seeking a Senior Estimator to join our dynamic team. Our Senior Estimators work on civil engineering tenders, developing precise and competitive estimates for projects involving earthworks, roads, sewers, drainage, utilities, and reinforced concrete structures.
Here are some of the activities you will be involved with:
* Review tender requirements, focusing on scope of works, attending site visits and collaborating with the Bid and Operational Support Teams, coordinating with Estimating Buyer on material costs and subcontractor quotes.
* Work closely with the Operations Team & Planner to align resources, productions, programme and construction methodology.
* Submit technical queries to clients for tender clarity and review client pricing schedules to ensure alignment with scope.
* Conduct take-offs as needed for Bill of Quantities or Activity Schedules.
* Prepare estimates for self delivery works and assess subcontractor quotes for specialist works.
* Draft bid assumptions, qualifications, and exclusions and identify project risks, compile risk register.
* Prepare report and attend Tender Review to present Estimating Slides for Director sign off.
* Finalise and include pricing documents for submission e.g. BOQ's, Schedule of Cost Components, Daywork Rates etc.
* Attend post-tender meetings, respond to pricing queries, and track submission updates.
* Prepare pricing handover file and brief Operations Team on tender details.
* Attend site visits on live projects to observe and discuss delivery of project in line with tender allowances.
We are keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:
Expertise in civil engineering projects, with a focus on Clancy self-delivery works such as earthworks, roadworks, kerbing, footpaths, sewers, drainage, pipeline construction, concrete structures and utility installations. Proficiency in Excel and experience using pricing software such as Conquest, Causeway, Candy, or similar.
Familiarity with key contract terms and conditions, including NEC 4 and JCT ICE, as well as an understanding of measurement methods, particularly regarding rate inclusions.
Our Company
Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations.
Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone’s growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more.
We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment.
What Next
You apply, and we respond within two weeks (we know how annoying it is not to hear anything back)! If you don’t receive feedback within that timescale, please don’t be afraid to chase us - one of our values is to do what we say we will do!
Benefits
In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.
Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Committed.