Details:
- Salary: £60,000 - 80,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Stockport Greater Manchester
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Senior Civil Estimator - Highways & Civil Engineering
Location - Stockport / North West
Salary/Package - £60,000 - £80,000 + Package
About the Company
Our client is a highly established specialist civil engineering and highways contractor delivering projects across the North West. The business works extensively with local authorities, transport authorities, housebuilders and Tier 1 contractors, with a strong focus on highways and civil engineering schemes.
The business has a substantial forward order book supported by long-term framework contracts and continues to grow its commercial and estimating function. Its projects include highways schemes, drainage works, junction improvements, public infrastructure and S278/S38 works.
With a strong reputation across the North West and a collaborative approach to project delivery, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Civil Estimator to join a growing and well-established contractor.
The Role
As Senior Civil Estimator, you will take responsibility for preparing competitive and accurate estimates across a range of highways and civil engineering projects. You will work closely with clients, procurement, commercial and operational teams, supporting projects from early contractor involvement through to tender submission and handover.
Key Responsibilities
Preparing and submitting estimates for highways and civil engineering schemes
Pricing works from existing schedules of rates and using first-principles estimating
Carrying out accurate quantity take-offs and cost build-ups
Negotiating with clients, including attending site meetings, undertaking measurements and agreeing methods of working
Engaging with clients during Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) for future schemes
Producing programmes and method statements where required
Working closely with the Procurement Manager to develop and maintain key supply chain relationships
Leading bids for PQQ and framework submissions
Preparing commercial and social value information to support bids
Preparing detailed estimator handover files for site teams, including build-ups, assumptions and targets
Assisting the Commercial Team with compensation event build-ups
Supporting the wider commercial team with business development and strategy
Maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
Ensuring tenders are commercially robust, competitive and submitted within required deadlines
The Ideal Candidate
The successful Senior Civil Estimator will have:
Proven experience within civil engineering / highways estimating
Alternatively, strong experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the highways sector
Ideally 6+ years' experience within highways estimating or a senior QS role
Strong knowledge of highways and civil engineering construction
Experience pricing from schedules of rates and first principles
Experience working on framework contracts would be advantageous
Strong understanding of NEC and JCT contracts
Experience with estimating packages such as Candy, Causeway or similar
Strong commercial and negotiation skills
Experience dealing directly with clients
Ability to work on multiple tenders and meet strict deadlines
Strong understanding of construction methodology and cost build-ups
Good Microsoft Office and MS Project skills
Experience preparing method statements would be advantageous
Bid writing and PQQ/framework experience would be beneficial
Strong communication and presentation skills
Full UK driving licence
What's on Offer
£60,000 - £80,000 salary
Excellent package
Stockport-based role with projects across the North West
Opportunity to join an established and growing civil engineering contractor
Long-term framework work across the North West
Strong forward order book
Exposure to major highways and civil engineering projects
Opportunity to work with local authorities, housebuilders and Tier 1 contractors
Career progression and long-term development
Collaborative and commercially focused working environment
Apply
If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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Please Note: Due to the high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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