Reporting to: Commercial Director
Liaising with: Operations, Commercial, Procurement team and suppliers
Hours of work: 40 hours per week
Direct Reports: Estimator
Department: Commercial
Location: Head Office, Enfield
Key Competencies
Personal Attributes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
Proactive and able to work independently.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Technical Specification
Experience Required
Proven track record of successful bidding and securing projects.
Experience in leading and mentoring a team of estimators.
Familiarity within the utility sector.
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
In-depth knowledge of construction materials, methods, and industry best practices.
Desirable Qualifications
Familiarity with Building Information Modelling (BIM) software.
Role Purpose
The Senior Estimator plays a crucial role in the pre-construction phase, ensuring accurate and competitive project cost estimates in line with relevant company policies and processes. This role is essential in supporting the company's growth by securing profitable projects through comprehensive and well-informed bidding processes.
Role Summary
Be able to carry out take-offs from drawings / BIM CAD models.
Be able to build up rates for labour, plant, material, subcontract from first principles.
Responsible for ensuring all tender deliverables are met within defined timescales.
Understand contract requirements, specifications, obligations, roles and responsibilities.
Complete tender appraisals within required timescales.
Prepares / prices tender submissions with most advantageous, accurate nett bids in line with any framework agreements / rates.
Communicate any issues within individual tenders or groups of bids that will present operational challenges or expose the company to increased risk.
Ensure tenders make sufficient allowance for health and safety issues.
Ensure tenders reflect realistic programmes for the delivery of the project.
Lead and mentor the estimating team.
Carry out any other duties appropriate to this post
Benefits
Competitive Salary
25 days annual leave
Long Service Scheme
Car allowance (if deemed business user) - £5,670 per annum
Access to Group Pension Scheme after completion of probation
Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover if joining pension scheme
Healthcare cover for employee only
Access to Employee Assistance Programme & Medicash after successful completion of probation
CSR Programme (3 days supported per annum)
Continuous Development Opportunities