Estimator - Surfacing and Civils(Hybrid WFH option)
Leading Sports and Leisure company based in Oxfordshire.
As the Estimator you will have the ability to price from first principles for civils and surfacing with a focus on complementary ancillary civils work.
You will carry out the estimating process for new & ongoing works, preparing accurate cost estimates and rates for submissions for a wide range of customers and services; for a wide range of sports and leisure facilities throughout the UK.
Keys aspects of the Senior Contracts Estimator include:
Ensure that all work for which they are responsible is carried out in a safe and environmentally acceptable manner in accordance with the policies of the company and the Integrated Management System.
Carry out the estimating process for new & ongoing works, preparing accurate cost estimates and rates for submission to customers.
Study the commercial and technical requirements of the bid making due allowance for and manage those requirements that may place the company at risk or provide commercial opportunities.
Carry out site visits to prospective and current sites to assess work methods and possible challenges or opportunities.
Maintain a working knowledge of subcontractors and ensure that estimates are based upon approved and competent suppliers
Maintain an up to date resource database to ensure estimates are accurate.
Act as the customer contact during the bid process, updating the job file and responding to customer requests for information.
Negotiate prices & contract conditions with prospective clients at contract letting stage.
Liaise with other members of the bid team, such as the quality team to ensure that the bid addresses all issues and the estimate is robust.
Liaise with site management to ensure that feedback takes place and therefore keep aware of current work practices and HSEQ requirements.
Assist and guide junior staff and trainees in estimating practice where appropriate always having regard for the company values.
Produce any company reports accurately and on time.
Develop, lead and challenge external sales colleagues in the pursuit of work winning and world class customer service to deliver a continual improvement in business growth.
To deliver as a minimum the budgeted income/contribution levels in the region.
Represent the business internally and externally and build strategic relationships cross-functionally and with key partners/suppliers.
To identify and recommend opportunities for business development through both organic growth and new business development in target markets / segments.
To drive the marketing strategy across the region, understand industry forecasts, build effective customer segmentation and develop sophisticated market analytics.
To build the organisation (structure and processes) and capabilities (skills and resources) around the commercial strategy.
To foster employee engagement across the function through demonstrable felt leadership and people management. Develop and identify potential successors for key roles within the business and ensure employees receive development opportunities as appropriate.
Any other duties that from time to time may reasonably be required by the company