At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead tender submissions and drive innovation in the estimating process.
- Company: Join Story Contracting, a dynamic and award-winning infrastructure company.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, health cash plan, and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Two paid volunteering days annually to give back to the community.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: HNC in civil engineering or 5+ years’ on-site experience required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Are you an enthusiastic collaborator? Do you want to be effective in a growing company with a clear growth vision?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Estimate to join our London Team working on bids across the South & Central Region.
The Role
To lead and manage the complete production of tender submissions to the highest possible standard to win work.
Assist with the development of a tendering strategy to align with the business strategy for future growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Successfully lead the estimate production for your allocated workflow
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation throughout the tender process.
- Lead and promote a client focused culture throughout the estimating function.
- Lead and develop junior members of the estimating team.
- Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
At Story Contracting, we invest in our people.
We provide award-winning training and development opportunities for all employees to help you get to where you want to be in your career.
In addition to a competitive salary, pension we show we care about our people by offering a health cash plan and wellbeing support to keep you fit and well – inside and outside of work.
Our agile working policy allows for a mixture of office and home working, and flexible working arrangements are available so that our people are engaged to give their best.
We care about our communities too and offer our employees two paid volunteering days each year to spend as a team or individually.
The Ideal Candidate
- Typically, HNC qualified in civil engineering/rail or 5+ years’ on‑site experience.
- IT skills Windows Office suite to experienced level.
- Suitable industry experience.
- Estimating experience at senior level.
- Be confident, dynamic, willing to learn with leadership skills.
- Analytical person with attention to detail a must.
- Ability to think strategically.
- Presentation skills to audiences such as clients, colleagues, and executive team.
Why Story Contracting?
- Story Contracting is a privately‑owned, award‑winning infrastructure company who is financially secure and agile with a wide range of public, private and third‑sector clients who enjoy working with our talented and committed team.
Our history for delivery on time and to budget, safely and reliably, has meant repeat business from our clients, which is reflected in our motto of ‘Do It Right!’
- Our values are at the heart of everything we do - the way we work and the behaviours we display.
We believe that this is what makes Story Contracting and our people different from our competitors.
- GROUNDED – Everyone is equal at Story. We are down to earth and treat each other with respect.
- HARDWORKING – We all pull our weight and work hard for each other.
- PROUD – We are proud of our safety, our projects, our people, our clients, and the success we create together.
- FAMILY – We nurture, train, develop and keep our people safe, just like a family. We are inclusive and do the right thing for the business and its people.
- TRUSTED – What we say is what we do. Our clients, our people and our communities trust us to do it right.
- WINNERS – We are hungry for success and want to be the best performing contractor for our clients, our people, and our communities.
All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.
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Senior Estimator employer: Story Contracting Limited
At Story Contracting, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for our Site Managers in Scotland. Our commitment to employee development is evident through our award-winning training programmes and a supportive work culture that prioritises health and wellbeing, alongside competitive benefits like a company car and pension. With opportunities for community engagement through paid volunteering days, we foster a sense of purpose and connection, making it an exciting time to join our expanding team.
