Senior Estimators - Civil Engineering Infrastructure Projects

SENIOR ESTIMATORS - CIVIL ENGINEERING - INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

"Degree educated & experienced Senior Estimator for regional civil engineering sector role covering rail & highways construction projects."
Salary: £Very Competitive Car Benefits
Location: Wales /South West/ Central Regions - Flexible Field/Hybrid Working

We are currently looking for two experienced Senior Estimators with experience in roads, highways, and infrastructure to join a civil engineering contractor in the South West/Wales region. Our client is a specialist division of a UK market leading group and plc.

The Roles:

The main duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Producing estimates and costs plans for multiple complex civil engineering projects
• Assess tender documentation requirements and present tender launch proposals
• Identify resources to complete the bid
• Identify potential risks and opportunities
• Compile comprehensive analytical net cost estimates for works including preliminary items in line with the Company's standards to win work
• Regular liaison with construction planners, design managers, bid managers, consultants and supply chain to deliver innovative solutions and tender proposals
• Present net cost tenders for internal adjudication
• Conversion of estimates to tender submission
• Handover of successful tender information such that operational teams are suitably briefed
• Participate in post tender negotiations with Clients to secure individual projects
• Produce quantities from drawn information (an advantage)

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in Estimating with a main/regional civil engineering contractor specialising in highways and rail construction, upgrades, improvement and development.
• Experience of tendering for civil engineering projects from small to large value.
• Experience gained within a self delivery contractor environment would be extremely advantageous.
• Possess a strong understanding of construction technology and innovative techniques as well as understanding the commercial aspects of tendering
• Hold a relevant construction qualification at HND level or equivalent eg degree, CIOB, RICS
• Experience of Causeway Estimating Software
• Ability to estimate from first principles
• Ability to work independently yet be part of an integrated team
• Ability to pro-actively and constructively challenge colleagues
• Motivated, flexible with a will to succeed

These are excellent opportunities for experienced Senior Estimator to join an already established and highly successful regional civil engineering business and with the opportunity to grow into a more senior role within a specified time span.