Managing Estimator - Highways

Senior Estimator – Highways

Location – Manchester

Full-time, permanent position

Salary – £65,000 to £80,000

• Car Allowance £5,500 (plus mileage allowance)
• Profit Related Bonus
• The company operates a Workplace Pension Scheme with The Peoples Pension

Holidays: 35 days (including bank holidays)

Up Front Recruitment is seeking a Senior Highway Estimator.

About the Company

The company has a strong forward order book with long-term framework contracts and is seeking to enhance its existing commercial team. The role provides an opportunity to join a highly respected and company with a direct influence on its continued growth and development. Based primarily in Bolton and Stockport it has sites throughout the North West.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manage and support the two existing and the Contract Administrators
• Negotiation with clients on existing Direct Award Frameworks.

• Prepare and submit estimates for Highways Schemes both from existing schedules of rates and/or first principle using estimating software
• Negotiate with clients including site meetings, measurements and agreeing method of working.
• Engage with clients in ECI for future schemes
• Production of programmes (MS Project) and method statements
• Work with the Procurement Manager developing key supply chain partners
• Lead the Company s Bid s on PQQ/Framework submissions.
• Prepare the Social Value Matrix of all commercial bids
• Preparation of Estimators handover files to site teams detailing build up/ assumptions/ targets
• Assist Commercial team with Compensation Events build up
• Work closely with the MD in leading the Commercial team on the Company s Marketing and Business strategy

Essential Skills:

• Estimating or Senior QS role
• Experience in Causeway / Candy or similar estimating packages
• Good communication and negotiate skills
• Experience of a commercial/engineering role in the highways industry
• Working knowledge of NEC and JCT Contracts and SMM7
• Ability to lead and develop a team
• Able to work to strict deadlines
• Clean driving licence
• Working knowledge of MS Office and MS Project
• Experience in writing method statements

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge/Qualification of construction health and safety
• Experience in Bid Writing
• Experience of using take-off software

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, apply now. Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more details