Highways Estimator | Hybrid + Car Allowance | £65-70k

Anderselite; Farnworth, Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Profit-related bonus

35 days annual leave

Job summary

Anderselite in Bolton is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our commercial team, with one day per week hybrid working from home. The role travels across the North West to sites and focuses on highways schemes using schedules of rates and first principles estimates in Candy.

You will negotiate with clients on Direct Award Frameworks, lead bids on PQQs and frameworks, and collaborate with procurement to build value through social value matrices and strategic partnerships.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Highways Estimating

Negotiation

Communication

Tools

Causeway

Candy

Job description

Anderselite in Bolton is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our commercial team, with one day per week hybrid working from home. The role travels across the North West to sites and focuses on highways schemes using schedules of rates and first principles estimates in Candy.

You will negotiate with clients on Direct Award Frameworks, lead bids on PQQs and frameworks, and collaborate with procurement to build value through social value matrices and strategic partnerships.