Senior Estimator - Highways
Location - Manchester
Full-time, permanent position
Salary - £65,000 to £80,000
* Car Allowance £5,500 (plus mileage allowance)
* Profit Related Bonus
* The company operates a Workplace Pension Scheme with The Peoples Pension
Holidays: 35 days (including bank holidays)
Up Front Recruitment is seeking a Senior Highway Estimator.
About the Company
The company 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. Based primarily in Bolton and Stockport it has sites throughout the North West.
Roles and Responsibilities:
* 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
* 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:
* 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 this sounds like an opportunity for you, apply now. Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more details