Senior Estimator

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their Work Winning team in Slough. The role involves preparing detailed pricing for tenders and assisting clients with pricing support. Candidates must have a strong knowledge of civil engineering, contract management, and estimating software, with competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Accommodation allowance for those outside reasonable commuting distance

Access to training and career opportunities

Health care plan

Pension

Qualifications

• Essential knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques.
• Requires commercial awareness of different forms of contracts.
• Detailed knowledge of estimating software packages.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of detailed pricing for tenders.
• Work with Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing and adherence to governance procedures.
• Produce competitive prices and advise on cost-effective design options.

Skills

Knowledge of civil engineering

Understanding of construction techniques

Commercial awareness of contracts

Proficiency in estimating software

Job description

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HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction Limited is a leading international civil engineering company, specialising in complex market segments such as Transportation, Energy, Tunnelling, Building, Civil and Structural Engineering.

HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction Limited are proud of our achievements and our reputation for innovation, dynamism and excellence and we are conscious of the fact that this success has been built firmly on the commitment and dedication of each member of our team.

About the role

We are looking to expand our Work Winning team with skilled and enthusiastic individuals to deliver various tenders across the UK.

The team are now looking for a Senior Estimator to join them on a permanent basis. You will support with the preparations of detailed and accurate pricing for tenders and assist clients with pricing support for early contractor involvement projects.

You will ensure company governance procedures are followed at all times and work in coordination with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing. You will be required to agree methodologies and outputs for key activities with planner and, where appropriate, with Bid Manager/Design Manger and provide advice to Bid Manager/Design Manager on most cost effective design options.

The role requires you to produce competitive price using methodologies and outputs etc to suit conditions/ situations relevant to the scheme and advise the Bid Manager of sufficiency of client bill of quantity/activity schedule and arrange for full quantity take off or checking as required.

Please note that this role will be office based 5 days a week until successful completion of the 6 month probationary period where you can apply to work from home 1 day per week.

About you

It is essential that you have sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques and of relevant procurement legislation.

Commercial awareness of different forms of contracts is also required along with a detailed knowledge of estimating software packages.

What we offer

We will provide a competitive salary and benefits (including pension and health care plan), accommodation allowance (if outside of a reasonable commuting distance) and access to outstanding training and career opportunities.

How to apply

If you have a passion for quality, an innovative mind, the drive and determination to succeed, and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you.

HOCHTIEF recognises the benefit of diversity and welcomes all applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, employment status or any other protected characteristic.

HOCHTIEF is working with our Preferred Suppliers therefore any unsolicited applications received from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered.