Senior Estimator

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £50,000-£67,000

Location: Leeds, LS27

Benefits:                                                      

• Company car
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

My client is a privately-owned, independent civil engineering/groundworks contractor. They specialise in groundworks, remediation, reinforced concrete and general civils, we have the capability to undertake any civil engineering scheme with a value from £50k to £5m.

As a Senior Estimator you will be responsible for all aspects of the tendering process, from pre-qualification through to tender submission, and then on award, ensuring a smooth handover to the site team.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Estimating and preparing tender submissions for a range of civil engineering projects from first principles.
• Taking off and preparing bills of quantities.
• Working with operational colleagues to establish methodology, programme, resource requirements etc.
• Working with commercial and procurement colleagues to identify sub-contractor packages, prepare enquiries and interrogate returns to select suppliers.
• Undertaking site visits and tender walk rounds.
• Contributing to risk review/assessment process where required.
• Participating in meetings, as required. E.g. tender settlement meetings, presentations to clients, tender negotiations and pre-start meetings.
• Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of operating methods on site, and the materials and resources required.
• Supporting and coaching more junior members of the team.

In return, they offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which is negotiable depending on skills and experience. This will include a car allowance, discretionary bonus, 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), life insurance and critical illness cover, workplace pension, ongoing personal development and on-site parking.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator, preferably for a civil engineering/groundworks contractor, with the ability to prepare tender submissions from first principles.
• Contractual and commercial awareness, with the ability to understand and interpret drawings and other construction information.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build lasting, successful relationships with colleagues, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• A great attention to detail and are accurate and numerate.
• The ability to manage your own workload and achieve demanding deadlines.

If you like the look of this role and want to be considered, Don’t hesitate to apply by emailing you most recent CV to Niall @ Huntermasonconsulting (.com)