Senior Estimator

Matchtech; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Company pension

Private medical

Life Assurance

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking aSenior Estimator and Estimator for a tier 1 water sector client in Walsall, with permanent employment and hybrid/remote working options. The role focuses on leading civil engineering estimates and mentoring a team.

Candidates should have water and civils experience, a proven tendering track record (up to £50m), and strong numerical/IT skills with Excel. The opportunity supports working across tender teams to secure work and meet objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in water and civils is essential.
• Proven tendering and estimating background on large schemes.
• Strong numerical and IT literacy with estimating tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimates for civil engineering works and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Mentor and develop junior estimators on larger tenders.
• Identify opportunities and risks during tender processes.
• Coordinate with Bid Manager and Planner on methodology and principles.
• Prepare estimating handover packs and adjudication notes.
• Support site teams with estimate-related questions post-award.

Skills

Water industry experience

Tendering/estimating experience

Numerical ability

Excel / IT literacy

Education

HNC or equivalent in related Engineering qualification

Chartered / Incorporated status or similar

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our tier 1 Water sector client is seeking a Senior Estimator and Estimator to join their Walsall based team on a permanent basis with hybrid/remote working discussed.

Candidates will ideally have Water industry experience and come from civil construction environments.

The Senior Estimator's role is to lead estimates for civil engineering works in accordance with the Company's estimating systems and procedures, working with other members of tender teams to develop customer solutions and secure sufficient work by value and type to meet the Company's objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake estimates in accordance with Company procedures
• Lead a team of estimators for larger tenders, mentoring and developing junior estimators
• Identify opportunities and risks during the tender process
• Liaise with the business unit, Bid Manager and Planner to agree on methodology and principles
• Maintain a register of key assumptions within the estimate
• Maintain tender estimate file
• Provide indicative pricing support for business development
• Obtain feedback from site teams on estimating adequacy and current costs
• Prepare an estimating "adjudication pack."
• Present the basis of the estimate and key assumptions
• Maintain notes of adjudication meetings
• Close out actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as required
• Prepare estimating handover packs
• Maintain notes of the handover meeting
• Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to the estimate and key assumptions
• Winning work to meet the Company's objectives
• Developing a coherent and consistent tender submission with the use of key estimating assumptions
• Developing a tender win strategy alongside the business unit teams
• Supporting temporary works for tenders and for the design element of design-and-construct tenders

Skills/experience/qualifications

• Engineering or commercial background
• HNC or equivalent in a related Engineering qualification
• Experience in water and civils
• Proven track record working on tenders ranging up to £50m
• Numerically and IT literate, familiar with estimating software and Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel
• Chartered, incorporated status or similar
• Knowledge of wastewater, rail, or the tunnelling sector

Benefits

• Salary range £60k to 95k depending on level and experience
• 40 hour working week - hybrid/remote will be discussed at interview
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
• Continuous service awards