Senior Highway Estimator: Bids & Strategy

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Bolton le Sands; Híbrido; GBP 65.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Car allowance

Profit-related bonus

35 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Long-term stability

Industry reputation

Descripción de la vacante

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking an experienced Highway Estimator to join its commercial team in Greater Manchester. You will prepare estimates for highway and civil engineering schemes, negotiate with clients and lead framework and tender submissions.

The role offers involvement across diverse projects, including ECI engagement, and the opportunity to shape commercial strategy and business growth within a well-established civil contractor network.

Formación

• Minimum of 6 years' experience in highway estimating or a senior quantity surveying role.
• Experience within the highways or civil engineering industry.
• Knowledge of estimating software such as Candy, Causeway or similar packages.
• Working knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts and SMM7.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience producing method statements and working to strict deadlines.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and MS Project.
• Ability to lead and develop a team.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and submit estimates for highway and civil engineering schemes using schedules of rates and first-principles estimating.
• Negotiate with clients on existing direct-award frameworks, including site meetings, measurements and agreeing methods of working.
• Engage with clients during Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) to develop future schemes and cost-effective solutions.
• Produce project programmes using MS Project and prepare construction method statements.
• Lead bid submissions for PQQs and framework opportunities.
• Prepare social value matrices to support commercial bids and tender submissions.
• Work alongside the Procurement Manager to develop and maintain key supply chain relationships.
• Prepare estimating handover documentation for site teams, including cost build-ups, assumptions and targets.
• Assist the Commercial team with compensation event pricing and build-ups.
• Work collaboratively with the Commercial team to support the company's wider business and marketing strategy.

Conocimientos

Highway estimating

Negotiation

Client liaison

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Herramientas

Candy

Causeway

Descripción del empleo

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking an experienced Highway Estimator to join its commercial team in Greater Manchester. You will prepare estimates for highway and civil engineering schemes, negotiate with clients and lead framework and tender submissions.

The role offers involvement across diverse projects, including ECI engagement, and the opportunity to shape commercial strategy and business growth within a well-established civil contractor network.