Senior Estimator

Our tier 1 Water sector client is seeking a Senior Estimator and Estimator to join their Walsall based team on a permanent basis with hybrid/remote working discussed.

Candidates will ideally have Water industry experience and come from civil construction environments.

The Senior Estimator's role is to lead estimates for civil engineering works in accordance with the Company's estimating systems and procedures, working with other members of tender teams to develop customer solutions and secure sufficient work by value and type to meet the Company's objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake estimates in accordance with 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 the basis of the estimate and key assumptions
Maintain notes of adjudication meetings
Close out actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as required
Prepare estimating handover packs
Maintain notes of the handover meeting
Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to the estimate and key assumptions
Winning work to meet the Company's objectives
Developing a coherent and consistent tender submission with the use of key estimating assumptions
Developing a tender win strategy alongside the business unit teams
Supporting temporary works for tenders and for the design element of design-and-construct tenders

Skills/experience/qualifications

Engineering or commercial background
HNC or equivalent in a related Engineering qualification
Experience in water and civils
Proven track record working on tenders ranging up to £50m
Numerically and IT literate, familiar with estimating software and Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel
Chartered, incorporated status or similar
Knowledge of wastewater, rail, or the tunnelling sector

Benefits

Salary range £60k to 95k depending on level and experience
40 hour working week - hybrid/remote will be discussed at interview
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Private Medical
25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
8 hours volunteering
Employee Assistance Programme to support your 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 your career progression
Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
Continuous service awards