Senior Estimator
This challenging and exciting opportunity requires an individual with a strong technical background and demonstrable experience in taking the responsibility for the production of piling, foundations and ground engineering estimates, tenders and bids.
Due to continued growth, and a peak in forward order tender workload demand, our client is now seeking to appoint a talented and motivated Senior Estimator possessing demonstrable experience within the piling, foundations and ground / geotechnical engineering sector. The role will be to provide accurate and efficient cost estimates for projects throughout the UK. Your main responsibilities will be to produce innovative and competitive tenders, bids, proposals and quotations associated with all aspects of a variation of contracts. This will include co-ordinating with clients to produce a truly bespoke value engineered solution, ensuring that all tenders meet statutory legislation, regulations and client specifications.
The Role
The primary responsibility is to develop accurate and timely estimates, and submit competitive bids and proposals for the companys clients across the Scandinavian region
Analyse and interpret detailed client requirements, drawings and specifications
Determine and price value-engineered alternatives to plans and specifications utilising all aspects of your expertise to submit bespoke bids and proposals to clients
Attend pre and post tender bid meetings with clients and their representatives
Work under deadline pressures in an efficient, composed and calm manner
Assist the business sector as a whole to meet their financial targets
Help to identify and develop potential new opportunities for work
Help to identify new suppliers or sub-contractors to improve safety, performance and profit
The Person
Able to identify the requirements of assigned projects to efficiently and effectively produce a wide range of tenders and estimates for all piling, foundations and GE contracts
Accurately prepare quotations considering all costs associated with the delivery of projects
Provide hand over files to the Project Team to allow for the successful delivery of contracts
Correspond and negotiate with clients, suppliers, contractors and colleagues
Efficiently manage situations when workload presents conflicting demands on time and availability, demonstrating an ability to effectively prioritise and schedule
Monitor and implement controls to ensure tasks are achieved to time, cost and quality
Develop and select effective solutions to challenging and complex project requirements, taking into account risk and opportunity
Communicate facts, ideas and proposals to all stakeholders (internally and externally) in an effective and persuasive manner
Deliver efficient and effective customer service at all times
Our Client
Our client is proud to be one of Europes leading foundations engineering contractors and has earned an enviable reputation for best-in-class innovation and R&D technology. The company actively promotes partnering through all their projects and is committed to achieving continual improvement with the objective of increasing their performance, future opportunities and making their workplace a platform for employee excellence. Their dedicated teams are involved
in a comprehensive ongoing training programme designed to ensure they are equipped to meet the
changing needs of this exciting industry. Our client is focused on building upon their history and
reputation of quality workmanship and timely project completion. The company actively promotes
partnering through all their contracts and are committed to achieving continual improvement
with the objective of increasing their performance, future opportunities and making their workplace
a platform for employee excellence.
A highly attractive basic salary plus extensive benefits package is on offer to the successful candidate, along with career longevity and forward progression given that our client possesses a significant secured work bank for the long-term future and is firmly committed to sustainable and continued growth over the next 5-10 years.
Senior Estimator in Edinburgh employer: PWS Technical Services (UK) Ltd
As a leading player in the geotechnical and geo-environmental sector, our client offers an exceptional work environment that fosters professional growth and innovation. Employees benefit from a flexible blend of site, office, and home working, alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, ensuring a rewarding career path. With a commitment to safety and excellence, the company promotes a collaborative culture where team members are encouraged to develop their skills and contribute to impactful projects across various industries.
Contact Details:
PWS Technical Services (UK) Ltd Recruitment Team
