Job Description:

Our client, a leading firm in the water sector, is currently seeking a Senior Estimator to join their team in Manchester on a permanent basis to lead estimates for civil engineering works.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake estimates in accordance with Company procedures.
• Lead 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 basis of estimate and key assumptions
• Close out actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as required.
• Prepare estimating handover packs.
• Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to the estimate and key assumptions.
• Supporting temporary works for tenders and for the design element of design and construct tenders

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience in the Water and Civil Engineering sectors
• Proven, bid-winning, track record working on tenders ranging up to £50 million
• Ability to ensure all tender submissions are both feasible and profitable
• Numerate and IT literate, familiar with estimating software and Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel
• Chartered, incorporated status or similar

If you have the experience and skills required for this Senior Estimator role and are looking for a new opportunity within a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client in the North West