Estimator / Senior Estimator

Our Client, a well established Civil Engineering & Construction Contractor are actively looking to add an experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator to their Civils Team based in the North West. They are recruiting for an enthusiastic, competent, and experienced Civil Estimator to join their estimating team. This presents an opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading multi discipline Civil Engineering and Building contractors. An excellent remuneration package will be available to the successful candidate, together with the all-important long-term opportunities to develop and progress your career. Whilst not exhaustive, responsibilities and accountabilities include: * Provide a comprehensive estimating service controlling either an assigned project and/or a portfolio of projects. * Identification of potential risks from initial analysing of project documentation. * Prepare tender estimates from first principles using conquest estimating software, drawing on previous experience and knowledge of techniques, outputs, sub-contractor quotations and material prices unique to each tender. * Carry-out site visits that are required for the tender to ascertain site specific complexities, access requirements etc. * Proactively lead and take part in discussions and negotiations with suppliers and sub-contractors during the tender process. * Lead and take part in pre-tender discussions / sign off with senior colleagues. * Lead and ta…