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Estimator - Civil

Pinnacle Recruitment

Derby

On-site

GBP 10,000 - 20,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Estimator to join their dynamic team. This role involves leading the pre-construction efforts for a variety of civil engineering projects, ensuring successful estimations, and managing the tender process from start to finish. You will be at the forefront of developing winning proposals, collaborating closely with senior management, and maintaining vital client relationships. If you are passionate about civil engineering and have a proven track record in estimating and bidding, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a thriving company that values expertise and innovation.

Degree qualified with experience in estimating for civil engineering projects.
Proven track record in leading pre-construction teams.

Lead the tender process from bid through to award, ensuring compliance.
Manage client liaison and maintain effective communication throughout the bidding process.

Estimating

Bidding

Leadership

Market Knowledge

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Status (preferable)

A Regional Civil Engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to work on a portfolio of civil engineering projects from £10 - £20m each. These can include Highways, Rail, Water, Power, and Infrastructure.

The successful person will:

Be Degree qualified and preferably chartered.
Have a track record of leading the pre-construction team for a civil engineering main contractor.
Have a track record in successfully estimating, bidding, and winning design and build contracts.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate and work with the national work winning resource in liaison with the Business Unit Manager and General Manager.
Maintain contemporary expert knowledge and understanding of the construction market and provide advice and information to the work winning business unit.
Lead and manage the development of winning proposals in response to bid documents issued by clients.
Take ownership of the tender process, from bid through to award, including the integration of commercial and quality proposals and ensure the defined company process and procedures are adhered to.
Identify internal and external resource requirements, agree availability with Senior Management.
Maintain effective client (and JV/Partner) liaison including dialogue, clarifications, and tender presentations.
Manage a realistic and up-to-date bid programme and deliverables register and ensure targets are met by the bid team through discussion and review meetings.
Co-ordinate information for tender settlement in line with requirements of T66 agenda. Deliver tender settlement presentations to Senior Management. Disseminate actions to the bid team.
Gather post-submission client feedback and attend meetings. Identify and disseminate learning/best practice to the bid team and Proposals Manager.
Ensure full and smooth handover of bid stage information to the Operations Team and provide further input and advice as appropriate.
Develop, manage, and maintain a supply chain database to provide full regional capability.
Contribute to the business market share through developing contacts and effective marketing and assist in PQQ submissions.
Assist in seeking out work streams which increase profitability and enhance market value.
Ensure compliance with Company systems and procedures.