CSR is currently working on behalf of a civil engineering contractor based in the North West in their recruitment of a Senior Estimator.  The job holder must be comfortable in a demanding role with responsibility for tenders ranging in value from £4M to £15M. Your excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and familiarity with day to day workings of a well-established Construction & Civil Engineering Company will be required to fulfil the demands of this role. You must be confident in your own ability, responsible and able to meet challenging deadlines on a daily basis. You will be required to provide support and guidance to the large Estimating team.

Duties

• Responsible for the preparation and subsequent negotiation of Tender submissions for Civil Engineering projects
• Examine incoming tenders and review contract potential
• Producing Bills Of Quantities
• Sourcing pre-project information and analysing sub-contractor quotations, agreements & enquiries
• Build up tender price from first principles based on the scope of works, plans, specification, programme
• Cost planning
• Produce tender report in preparation for tender adjudication
• Hold adjudication/settlement meeting with Estimating & Operational Directors
• Attend pre & post contract interviews, client meetings etc.

Person specification

• Preferably degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering
• 5+ years' estimating experience in a civils environment
• You must have experience of working within a 'contractor' environment
• Sound commercial acumen
• A confident communicator with all members of staff; a team player. You must have excellent interpersonal skills;
• Maintain good working relationships with colleagues, clients, and suppliers and have a personable character.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to adhere to strict deadlines on a daily & weekly basis
• Microsoft office proficient
• Estimating software experience

The successful candidate will be offered a leading salary package along with a range of benefits.

Applications are also welcome from Civil Engineers & Civil Quantity Surveyors wishing to move into an Estimating role. 

For more information or to discuss in confidence, please contact Michelle Doran at CSR on 02892627488. Alternatively, to apply, click on the link below.

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