Estimator

Morson Edge; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Profit-related bonus

35 days annual leave

Job summary

Morson Edge in Bolton is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our commercial team on a permanent basis, with one day per week hybrid working from home if required. You will travel to sites across the North West to prepare accurate estimates for highways schemes using schedules of rates and first principles, negotiating directly with clients on Direct Award Frameworks.

The role offers a salary of £65,000 to £70,000, a car allowance, profit-related bonus, and 35 days leave including bank

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in highways estimating or senior QS role.
• Proficient in Causeway, Candy, or similar estimating software.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience in commercial/engineering roles within the highways industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site meetings.
• Take measurements, and agree on methods of working.
• Engage with clients during ECI phases for future schemes.
• Work with Procurement Manager to develop key supply chain partnerships.
• Lead bids on PQQ and framework submissions.
• Prepare Social Value Matrices and assist with compensation events and marketing strategy.

Skills

Highways estimating

Negotiation

Communication

6+ years experience

Tools

Causeway

Candy

Job description

Estimator – Civil Engineering/Highways – Bolton – Permanent – Up to £70,000 salary

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Estimator to join our commercial team based at the Bolton office, with the flexibility of one day per week hybrid working from home if required. The role involves travelling to and working on sites throughout the North West. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and submitting accurate estimates for highways schemes, utilising both existing schedules of rates and first principles estimating methods using software such as Candy. You will negotiate directly with clients on existing Direct Award Frameworks.

Duties:

• Conduct site meetings,
• Take measurements, and agree on methods of working.
• Engagement with clients during Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phases for future schemes is also a key part of the role.
• Working closely with the Procurement Manager to develop key supply chain partnerships.
• Leading the company’s bids on PQQ and framework submissions,
• Preparing Social Value Matrices for all commercial bids, and assisting the commercial team with compensation events and marketing strategy.

The package includes a competitive salary of £65,000 to £70,000, a car allowance, profit-related bonus, and 35 days annual leave including bank holidays.

Skills:

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in Highways Estimating or Senior Quantity Surveyor role
• Proficient in Causeway, Candy, or similar estimating software
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Experience in commercial/engineering roles within the highways industry
• Working knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts