My client is a Civil Engineering contractor seeking a Senior Highway Estimator. The organisation has a strong forward order book with long-term framework contracts and is seeking to enhance its existing commercial team. The role provides an opportunity to join a highly respected and company with a direct influence on its continued growth and development.

They have an opportunity for Estimating Manager / Head of Estimating to join their commercial team and work on various long-term framework contracts. The role is primarily Bolton Head Office based with 1 day a week hybrid home working if required.

As a Estimating Manager / Head of Estimating, your role will include:

Reporting to the Managing Director
You will also be working on and travelling to sites throughout the North West.
Manage and support the two existing and the Contract Administrators
Negotiation with clients on existing Direct Award Frameworks.
Prepare and submit estimates for Highways Schemes both from existing schedules of rates and/or first principle using estimating software (Causeway)
Negotiate with clients including site meetings, measurements and agreeing method of working.
Engage with clients in ECI for future schemes
Production of programmes (MS Project) and method statements
Work with the Procurement Manager developing key supply chain partners
Lead the Company's Bid's on PQQ/Framework submissions.
Prepare the Social Value Matrix of all commercial bids
Preparation of Estimators handover files to site teams detailing build up/ assumptions/ targets
Assist Commercial team with Compensation Events build up
Work closely with the MD in leading the Commercial team on the Company's Marketing and Business strategy.

Essential Skills:

Minimum 6 years' experience Highways Estimating or Senior QS role
Experience in Causeway / Candy or similar estimating packages
Good communication and negotiate skills
Experience of a commercial/engineering role in the highways industry
Working knowledge of NEC and JCT Contracts and SMM7
Ability to lead and develop a team
Able to work to strict deadlines
Clean driving licence
Working knowledge of MS Office and MS Project
Experience in writing method statements

Desirable Skills:

Knowledge/Qualification of construction health and safety
Experience in Bid Writing
Experience of using take-off software

If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist Mark Harris, or apply with your CV.

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