Senior Estimator

Cityscape Recruitment; Warrington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Warrington is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their work winning team. The role involves preparing detailed tenders and collaborating on pricing strategies. Candidates should have experience in construction estimating software and familiarity with NEC and JCT contracts. A competitive salary between £80,000 and £85,000 with additional benefits is offered.

Benefits

Car allowance of £6,325

Private health care

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

8% employer pension contribution

Qualifications

• Proficiency in construction estimating software such as Candy and Causeway.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT construction contracts.
• Proven experience with a Tier 1 civil engineering contractor in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and price detailed tenders for projects.
• Oversee Assistant Estimators in the team.
• Collaborate with the Bid Manager for competitive pricing.
• Provide advice on cost-effective design options.

Skills

Construction estimating software (Candy, Causeway)

Knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts

Commercial awareness

Estimating experience in Tier 1 civil engineering

Job description

About the company

Our client is a Tier One Main Contractor who is currently operating with a turnover of 20 billion, across the whole group and 100M in the UK. They have offices worldwide; in the UK, their head office is based in the West Country and they have local depots based in London, the West Midlands, and Yorkshire. Their overall specialism in the UK is large Civil Engineering and infrastructure projects, across rail, tunnelling, highways, and bridges. They have worked on large schemes such as Crossrail (Tunnelling & Station upgrades), London Power Tunnels, M4 improvement schemes, Queensferry Crossing & Tottenham Hale Station.

About the opportunity

Due to successful company expansion, my client is currently recruiting permanently for a Senior Estimator to join their work winning team. Reporting directly to the Head of Bid Management, you will be responsible for the preparation and pricing of detailed tenders and supporting clients with pricing support for early contractor involvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and pricing of detailed tenders and pricing support for early contractor involvement projects
• Oversight of Assistant Estimators in the department
• Collaboration with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing
• Agreement on methodologies and outputs for key activities
• Advice on the most cost effective design options
• Pricing alternative design solutions

Requirements

• Proficiency in construction estimating software such as Candy and Causeway
• Strong knowledge and commercial awareness of construction contracts such as NEC and JCT
• Proven experience in an estimating opportunity whilst working for a Tier 1 Civil Engineering contractor in the UK
• Residence within commutable distance from the office in Paddington

Benefits and rewards

• Permanent opportunity with a target salary of 80,000 - 85,000 per annum (flexible based on experience and suitability)
• Generous package including a car allowance of 6,325
• Private health care
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• 8% employer pension contribution

How to apply

If interested in this opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to me or call the main office landline to discuss the opportunity further on a confidential basis.