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You will be joining an industry-leading and renowned Tier 1 contractor operating within the highways industry, delivering major programmes of work for National Highways. With an average package value of £80m - £90m and programmes running for at least eight years, this is an opportunity to work within a substantial, long-term pipeline of highways projects. The multi-accredited and high-profile contractor combines the scale and stability of major strategic contracts with a continued focus on safety, commercial performance and the development of its people. As part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Managing Estimator to join their team.
This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Buckinghamshire office with hybrid working (3 days' remote per week) and flexible working hours.
Your new role
As Managing Estimator, you will lead the pricing and commercial development of strategic highways and street-lighting term maintenance tenders. You will turn client information into accurate, competitive and commercially robust estimates that support profitable growth.
You will establish tender pricing strategies incorporating commercial risk, opportunity and market intelligence, while coordinating input from operational, commercial, procurement and bid teams. You will also lead and develop the estimating team, improving standards, capability and succession planning across the business.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing detailed cost models covering labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, preliminaries and overheads
- Leading supply chain enquiries, quotation reviews and tender adjudications
- Presenting pricing recommendations at governance and tender sign-off reviews
- Supporting client clarifications, commercial negotiations and engagement meetings
- Undertaking assurance and peer reviews across strategic opportunities
- Driving continuous improvement, digital estimating and lessons learned
- Coaching and mentoring estimating professionals
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you xgikmsk must have:
- Experience estimating within highways, infrastructure or civil engineering
- Proven track record of developing successful and profitable tenders
- Commercial awareness and confidence in building estimates from first principles
- Excellent analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage several competing deadlines
- Experience using Candy or Causeway estimating software
- Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities
- Full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
- Starting salary up to £100,000 per a...
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