Lead Estimator

Position: Lead Estimator 70k – 80k + package
Job y: 70k - 80k + package

Location:

Swindon Region:
South WestA Tier 1 civil engineering contractor is currently looking for a Chief/ Lead Estimator to oversee and lead tenders on major projects within the rail & highways industry. You will be responsible for a number of Estimators, pricing key tenders for clients such as Network Rail, HS2 & Highways England.

Key aspects of your role Managing and motivating the estimating team Setting standards and driving continuous improvement within department

Overseeing and reviewing all estimates to ensure all aspects are robust, thoroughly prepared and competitive.

Inputting to bid strategies and ensuring estimates are prepared with a focus on the commercial or other win themes developed by the tender team.

Allocating and balancing resource, recruiting as required

Line management, approval of timesheets and expenses

Chair team meetings, provide updates to senior team Developing and reporting on department statistics

Managing department budget

Liaising with other company functions to ensure support to successful tenders

Producing estimates when department workload requires it.

Liaising with operations and project directors to ensure full support to bid Support of team and creating an environment for innovation

Strategic planning of software or hardware – develop departmental process and standardise tools.

Management of team training

The ideal candidate will have worked within Civil Rail projects previously, also with a basic understanding of highways works. Salary is negotiable depending on experience, but an excellent remuneration package is available.