Senior Estimator

Navartis; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator for remote work, with occasional office visits in England. This Temp-to-Perm role offers a day rate initially, followed by an annual salary of £80-90k. Candidates should hold a Degree or HNC in construction or civil engineering and possess significant estimating experience with major contractors. The position includes key responsibilities such as leading bidding processes and evaluating subcontractor quotations.

Benefits

Flexibility

Negotiable day rate

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator for a major civil engineering contractor.
• Knowledge of various forms of contract: NEC, ICE, and IChemE.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating process from receipt of documents to handover.
• Prepare and represent estimates in bid team meetings.
• Initiate technical queries to ensure accurate costings.

Skills

Estimating process leadership

Technical and commercial appraisal

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree / HNC in construction or civil engineering

Tools

Estimating software (RIB Candy)

Job description

Job Description

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Estimator to join a main contractor working on various schemes across the midlands and north west.

Our client is looking for a Senior Estimator to join them. This is a 'Temp-to-Perm' arrangement, meaning you will be paid on a day rate for the initial 6 months before transitioning to a permanent position.

The role is predominately remote. My client has offices in Salford, Warrington, Sheffield and Birmingham. Occasional visits to one of these would be preferable.

This company sees their employees as their most important resource and encourages full involvement in order to develop their abilities for the benefit of the individual and company.

Package offered for this Senior Estimator role :

• Day rate negotiable, then £80-90k Salary + Package DOEInside IR35
• 6 month initial contract
• Benefits
• Flexibility

Key responsibilities for this Senior Estimator role :

• Leading the estimating process within the bid or framework teams from receipt of documents to handover to the delivery teams
• Preparation and representation of the estimate bid team meetings and final settlement of bid
• Initiate technical queries and ensure design sufficiently developed to ensure accurate costings
• Technical and commercial appraisal of material and subcontract quotations including selection of prospective sub-contractors
• Use of estimating software as a basis of preparing the estimate, RIB Candy or similar software.

Experience required for this Senior Estimator role :

• Degree / HNC qualified in a construction or civil engineering related subject
• Experience working as an Estimator for a major civil engineer contractor
• Commercial awareness with a knowledge of various forms of contract - NEC, ICE and IChemE