Estimator

We are urgently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Estimator. This is a full time temporary role in the first instance. Hybrid working in the office 3 days and home 2 days (optional).

Purpose of role

• To oversee the pricing of work and the management of the tendering process
• To secure work packages in line with budgetary and business strategies
• To secure and develop new business opportunities in line with regional initiatives
• Understand and assist in the development of department plan where applicable and aid in the implementation of the agreed commercial strategy
• Communicate with departmental team to ensure business strategy is cascaded using relevant tools inc. encourage feedback, line of sight, balanced scorecard and area monthly updates.
• To initiate tendering process and obtain material and subcontract prices
• Negotiate contracts, taking an overview looking for commercial opportunity secure budgeted turnover and volume at chosen margin
• To undertake appraisal of completed tenders
• Maintain records of tender success/failures
• Develop and influence all bid strategies
• Ensuring successful completion of tenders by estimators
• Win work at profitable margins in line with the budget and market share

Knowledge:

• Educated to HNC/HND level or equivalent
• IOSH
• Member of RICS, or ICES
• Experience of customer service or client liaison

Skills:

• Analytical ability
• Process driven and logical
• Commercial awareness
• Numeracy and literacy proficiency
• Attention to detail
• Understanding of surfacing and civil engineering procedures
• Specification requirements

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