Barhale is a family‑value‑driven business founded by Chairman Dennis Curran in 1980. With over 40 years of experience, we are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK. We employ more than 1,200 employees nationwide and operate as a tier‑one partner for blue‑chip regulated and private clients through large frameworks, joint ventures, and standalone projects.
Company Sectors
* Water
* Transport
* Energy
* Built Environment
Specialist Skills
* MEICA
* Temporary and permanent design
* Steel fabrication
* Signs (design and fabrication)
* Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE
* Tunnelling
The Role
Senior Estimator
Lead estimates for civil engineering works in accordance with Barhale’s estimating systems and procedures, collaborate with tender team members to develop customer solutions, and secure sufficient work by value and type to meet company objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake estimates following company procedures.
* Lead a 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.
* Maintain notes of adjudication meetings.
* Close out actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as required.
Handover to Site Teams at Contract Award
* Prepare estimating handover packs.
* Maintain notes of the handover meeting.
* Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to the estimate and key assumptions.
Key Measures and Targets
* Win work to meet the company’s objectives.
* Develop coherent and consistent tender submissions using key estimating assumptions.
* Create and implement a tender win strategy alongside business unit teams.
* Support temporary works for tenders and the design element of design and construct tenders.
Essential Qualifications
* Engineering or commercial background.
* HNC or equivalent engineering qualification.
* Experience in water and civils.
* Proven track record working on tenders up to £50 m.
* Numerate and IT literate, familiar with estimating software and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
* Chartered or incorporated status, or equivalent.
* Confidence in dealing with customers and senior personnel at Barhale.
Desirable Qualifications
* Knowledge of wastewater, rail, or tunnelling sector.
Key Skills
* Gas Chromatography
* Bluebeam
* Construction Estimating
* Construction Experience
* HeavyBid
* Sage
* Pricing
* Cost Control
* Construction Management
* Project Management Software
* Microsoft Project
* Auto Estimating
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Company pension
* Life assurance
* Private medical
* 25 days of annual leave plus 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
* 8 hours volunteering
* Employee Assistance Programme (mental, physiological, and financial wellbeing)
* Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
* Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/van (dependent on position)
* Leadership & management training and coaching
* Regular line‑management engagement and appraisal to support career progression
* Development supported by internal and external training
* Continuous service awards
Contact
Please contact our Recruitment team via our website or email. (Contact details omitted for brevity.)
Required Experience: Senior IC
Employment Type: Full Time
Vacancy: 1
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