Our client is a Tier One Main Contractor who is currently operating with a turnover of £20 billion, across the whole group and £100M in the UK. They have offices worldwide; in the UK, their head office is based in the West Country and they have local depots based in London, the West Midlands, and Yorkshire. Their overall specialism in the UK is large Civil Engineering and infrastructure projects, across rail, tunnelling, highways, and bridges. They have worked on large schemes such as Crossrail (Tunnelling & Station upgrades), London Power Tunnels, M4 improvement schemes, Queensferry Crossing & Tottenham Hale Station.
About the opportunity:
Due to successful company expansion, my client is currently recruiting permanently for an Estimator to join their work-winning team. Reporting directly to the Head of Bid Management, you will be responsible for the preparation and pricing of detailed tenders and supporting clients with pricing support for early contractor involvement projects.
As an Estimator, you will oversee Assistant Estimators in the department, and whilst collaborating with the Bid Manager, you will be accountable for ensuring competitive pricing, agreeing methodologies and outputs for key activities; providing advice on the most cost-effective design options and pricing alternative design solutions, to name just a few duties.
About the requirements:
To be considered for this opportunity, you must be proficient in construction estimating software such as Candy and Causeway, hold strong knowledge and commercial awareness of construction contracts such as NEC and JCT and hold proven experience in an estimating opportunity whilst working for a Tier 1 Civil Engineering contractor in the UK, specialising in infrastructure.
Due to this being an office-based opportunity, you must reside within commutable distance from their office in Swindon.
About the benefits and rewards:
For this permanent opportunity, my client is targeting professionals looking to earn anywhere from £68,000 - £72,000 per annum however, there may be flexibility on this as the specific salary will depend on experience and suitability.
Furthermore, there will be a generous package on offer which includes a car allowance of £5,750, private health care, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a 8% employer pension contribution.
How to apply:
If interested in this opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to me or call the main office landline to discuss the opportunity further on a confidential basis
Salary description
£68000.00 - £72000.00 per year