Estimator / Senior Estimator

Our Client, a well established Civil Engineering & Construction Contractor are actively looking to add an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator to their Civils Team based in the North West.
They are recruiting for an enthusiastic, competent, and experienced Civil Estimator to join their estimating team. This presents an opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading multi discipline Civil Engineering and Building contractors. An excellent remuneration package will be available to the successful candidate, together with the all-important long-term opportunities to develop and progress your career.
Whilst not exhaustive, responsibilities and accountabilities include:
* Provide a comprehensive estimating service controlling either an assigned project and/or a portfolio of projects.
* Identification of potential risks from initial analysing of project documentation.
* Prepare tender estimates from first principles using conquest estimating software, drawing on previous experience and knowledge of techniques, outputs, sub-contractor quotations and material prices unique to each tender.
* Carry-out site visits that are required for the tender to ascertain site specific complexities, access requirements etc.
* Proactively lead and take part in discussions and negotiations with suppliers and sub-contractors during the tender process.
* Lead and take part in pre-tender discussions / sign off with senior colleagues.
* Lead and take part in discussions with Client’s designated personnel and attending pre/post-tender meetings.
* Lead and take part in handover meetings with contract and commercial colleagues to ensure all elements of the tender process and procedures are handed over and project complexities are fully understood by all parties prior to signing of contract.
* Keeping up to date knowledge of inflation, exchange rates and projected timescale costs.
* Obtain feedback from site teams on estimating adequacy and currents costs.
Essential
* HNC/D Civil Engineering, Construction Management or other construction related.
* Previous experience as an Estimator / Senior Estimator with a Civil Engineering contractor
* Able to price from first principles - earthworks/drainage/ducting/road construction/formwork-reinforcement-concrete works
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Desirable
* BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering, or other construction related.
* Variety of experience within the Civil Engineering sector - S278 works / Energy / Water / Earthworks / Roads / Concrete Foundations
* Previous experience using conquest estimating software
On Offer
* Basic Annual Salary at commencement £75,000 – £95,000 subject to annual salary review and based on experience.
* Company bonuses at the company’s discretion.
* Fully expensed Company Car or personal car allowance.
* Company Pension scheme commencing at personal 5% + 5% contribution from date of joining the scheme, rising to 7% contribution at 5 years’ service.
* BUPA healthcare with spouse and family membership cover.
* 35 days combined paid holidays per annum.
* Company life insurance cover from date of joining the scheme (4 x salary death in service cover)