Senior Estimator
South Wales
Permanent Salary + Full benefits package
Sphere Solutions are currently recruting for a senior estimator, to work for a regional civil engineering contractor on a permanent contract.
Job Purpose:
Provide the business with the best net cost and margin to win the work in line with business strategy. Assist those less experienced within the function to achieve success. The senior role will work across all sectors of work. This role may take the estimating lead depending upon the size of the division and in such instance will take responsibility for line managing the estimating team and contributing to the development of the six point plan.
Responsibilities:
* Fully understand tender documentation across whole suite of projects within the sectors we operate in and provide initial accurate assessment for all elements.
* Engage with contracts managers and other experts within the business, ensuring there is a clear plan and programme of delivery.
* Understand the build requirements and techniques, assess subcontract requirements, assemble enquiry documentation and issue.
* Understand construction programming and planning.
* Develop mitigation strategies as appropriate.
* From first principles, produce accurate costs, access value engineering and risk issues and provide a comprehensive tender submission, anticipating changes in the marketplace.
* Work closely with others across the business to gain an ...