Senior Estimator

Our client has recently been awarded several new Frameworks (and with existing volume of works increasing on current frameworks) as such,, they are seeking to increase the size of their Estimating team with both Estimators and Senior Estimators.Our client works across various sectors, rail, aviation, local authority, highways etc and is ideally seeking individuals that have a proven background of working on bids within these industries.Current project portfolio includes:? Highways & Roads ? Under bridges, Overbridges & Footbridges ? Tunnels & Station Infrastructure ? Flood Alleviation & Repairs ? Earthworks & Embankments ? Lineside Civils, Cabling, Trough Routes & TelecomsKey Responsibilities:Effective registration, control, and administration of tender documentation Preparation and management of tenders from receipt of documents through to delivery Presentation of tenders to senior management at tender review meetings Liaison with the Supply Chain team in respect of placing supplier/subcontractor enquiries Technical and commercial appraisal of construction labour, plant, materials, and temporary works Take-offs from drawings and production of cost-effective tenders from first principles Effective analysis and pricing of risks Preparation of tender submission documents Preparation of estimating reports Providing assistance to proposals and contract management functionsRequirements:Previous experience as a Senior Estimator in multi-disciplinary civil engineering sectors such as rail, highways, aviation, and/or utilities and power First Principles Estimating experience Civil engineering project experience Experience as a Senior Estimator in a civil engineering contractor organisation Working knowledge of Excel (& Word) and estimating software