Carmichael UK are seeking a Senior Estimator to join a tier 1 civils contractor to assist in the preparations of detailed and accurate pricing of tenders and pricing support for early contractor involvement projects.
This role will be based in Central London, or in the Swindon office.
About the Role:
Ensure company governance procedures are followed at all times
Work in coordination with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing
Agree methodologies and outputs for key activities with planner and, where appropriate, with Bid Manager / Design Manager
Provide advice to Bid Manager / Design Manager on most cost effective design options
Price alternative design solutions
Procedure competitive price using methodologies and outputs etc to suit conditions/ situations relevant to the scheme.
Advise Bid Manager of sufficiency of client bill of quantity / activity schedule and arrange for full quantity take off or checking as required.
Preparing the price estimate for tenders of budget pricing comprising the following aspects: Labour, Plant, Materials, Sub contracts, Temporary Works
Preparing handover documents for successful bids, as well was review unsuccessful bids
About you;
Sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques
Knowledge of relevant procurement legislation
Commercial awareness of different forms of contract
Sound knowledge of the governance and procedural requirements for work winning.
Detailed knowledge of estimating software packages
Salary is negotiable dependent on experience. Salary and package on top