Job Title: Senior Estimator - Civils
Location: Lincoln - Nationwide contract
Job Type: Temporary or Perm
Job Description:
We are looking for a Senior Estimator to lead the civils estimating department.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Senior Estmator within the Civils sector and will bring leadership and organisation to the department.
Key Responsibilities:
Source suitable tender opportunities.
To submit timely and accurate quotations that result in successful work orders at a pre-agreed profit margin.
Identify key supply chain partners and undertake price analysis.
To be an advocate of the company mission statement and support the values of the business
Management of Contract Administrator.
Establishing and maintaining relationships with suppliers including price negotiations to provide best value.
Key tasks:
Review tender documentation and conduct thorough project requirements and specifications.
Production of pricing cost control matrices to establish demonstration of rates.
Identification of alternative, suitable supply chain products through active market research and meetings.
Recording the outcome of tender submissions, results and chasing feedback from clients.
Setting up project files following successful project award in readiness for hand over to the operations team.
Support the team with quality bid submissions.
Use various online portals to regularly research suitable opportunities.
Conduct site visits and client meetings during the tender, pre-start and construction phases of schemes.
Invoice checks and approvals.
Secure materials and place purchase orders ensuring lead times are taken into consideration.
Assist the Head of Department in assessing the required resource levels associated with a project and ring fence them.
Work closely with senior management and other members of the project team to refine and adjust estimates as needed.
Utilise estimating software and tools to enhance precision in cost calculations.
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