My client, a well established Civil Engineering contractor in the North West with £35m turnover are currently looking for a Senior Highways Estimator. The company have a strong pipeline of work with long-term framework contracts and are looking to grow their existing commercial team. This is an ecellent opportunity to join a highly repected company and have a direct impact on its continued growth in the region. This role will also include 1 day per week working from home if needed.
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 (Causeway)
* 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
Skills:
* Minimum 5 years’ experience Highways Estimating/Quantity Surveying
* 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
* Team Leadership skills
* Able to work to strict deadlines
* CFull clean driving license
* Good knowledge of MS Office and MS Project
* Experience in writing method statements
Package includes competitive salary, car allowance, profit related bonus, and pension scheme