Senior Estimator - Civil Engineering
Location: Warrington, North West
Job Type: Full-time
Industry: Civil Engineering, Rail, Aviation, power, highways
AmcoGiffen delivers maintenance frameworks, capital delivery and complex civil engineering across the UK, including bridge reconstruction, environmental infrastructure, highways, tunnels, station works, lineside civils and utility installations. Our clients include Local Authorities, Network Rail, energy companies and environmental organisations.
Join our dynamic, fast-paced environment working on multi-disciplinary projects for a diverse range of clients. Our project portfolio includes:
Highways & Roads
Under bridges, Overbridges & Footbridges
Tunnels & Station Infrastructure
Flood Alleviation & Repairs
Earthworks & Embankments
Lineside Civils, Cabling, Trough Routes & Telecoms
About the Role:
The Senior Estimator will be responsible for estimating contracts and projects during the pre-contract/tender stage for a range of civil engineering projects including sectors such as rail, aviation, power & utilities and Environment Agency projects in the North West region. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and fast-paced work-winning team involved in multi-disciplinary civils projects across a variety of sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Effective registration, control, and administration of tender documentation
- Preparation and management of tenders from receipt of documents through to delivery
- Presentation of tenders to senior management at tender review meetings
- Liaison with the Supply Chain team in respect of placing supplier/subcontractor enquiries
- Technical and commercial appraisal of construction labour, plant, materials, and temporary works
- Take-offs from drawings and production of cost-effective tenders from first principles
- Effective analysis and pricing of risks
- Preparation of tender submission documents
- Preparation of estimating reports
- Providing assistance to proposals and contract management functions
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Senior Estimator in multi-disciplinary civil engineering sectors such as rail, highways, aviation, and/or utilities and power
- First Principles Estimating experience
- Civil engineering project experience
- Experience as a Senior Estimator in a civil engineering contractor organisation
- Working knowledge of Excel (& Word) and estimating software
In return:
- Competitive annual salary negotiable dependant on experience
- Company Car or Car Allowance
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Up to 3 volunteer days
- Company contributory Pension scheme
- Life Insurance
- Medicash Health Cash Plan & Rewards
- Support and employee infrastructure embedded in the business as a platform for personal and professional development creating pathways for unrivalled career development and progression opportunities internally.
- Internal development programmes dedicated to supporting the development of our colleagues and future business leaders including Purposeful Leadership, Women in leadership and much more.
- Consistent learning opportunities
- A safe place to work
- Employee forums that provide a platform for having your voice heard
Senior Estimator employer: networx
Join North Lincolnshire Council, an award-winning employer dedicated to shaping a sustainable future in a vibrant community. With a focus on professional development, competitive salaries, and a supportive work culture, you'll have the opportunity to manage diverse planning projects while enjoying the benefits of agile working arrangements and a generous local government pension scheme. Experience the perfect blend of stunning rural landscapes and excellent transport links, making it an ideal place to live and work.
