Job Description
Senior Estimator Overview
• Ensure all tender correspondence is recorded and logged
• Review contents of tender documentation and provide feasibility advice
• Co-ordinate the tender preparation documents submitted by other departments, ensuring that they adequately address the client's requirements
• Ensure estimates for work take adequate account of applicable legislation and recognised industry standards on HSQE
• Prepare all necessary information on the technical and commercial aspects for submission
• Identify potential opportunity/risk and evaluate options
• Prepare bills of quantities/schedule of rates for tender applications and 1st principal estimates
• Prepare and submit tender queries/clarifications
• Prepare and submit subcontract enquiries in line with company processes
• Review subcontract tender submissions for compliance and inclusion into the estimate
• Monitor contract compliance against statutory requirements.
Senior Estimator Requirements
• Preparing detailed cost budgets and estimates for projects
• Preparing detailed proposals ensuring client guidelines and specifications are adhered to
• Ensure all proposals and estimate deadlines are met
• Maintain relationships with existing clients to maximise customer satisfaction
• Maintain records of all estimation documentation including site assessment and contract terms
• Experience managing Junior estimators
• Cost management
• Report writing
• Knowledge of concrete preservation and repair
• ITliteracy including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Health&safety knowledge
• Concrete repairs and geotechnical tender background (desirable)
• Network Rail/Highways England tender background (desirable)
• Concrete repair estimating experience (desirable)
Senior Estimator Remuneration
• Competitive Salary - up to £65,000.00
• Company Car & Mobile Phone
• Annual Performance Related Bonus
• 25 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays
• Full-time, Permanent, Flexible Hours and Remote Working Options
• Acceptance into our Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) after one year of continuous service
• Option for a seat on the board of Directors for the right candidate