JE149: Senior Estimator Location: St Albans Salary: £90,000 - £105,(Apply online only) Per annum Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Senior Estimator on behalf of one of our clients. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration. Duties and Responsibilities: Undertake estimates in accordance with Company procedures. Lead team of estimators for larger tenders, mentoring and developing junior estimators Identify opportunity and risk during tender process. Liaise with the business unit, Bid Manager and Planner to agree methodology and principles. Maintain register of key assumptions within estimate Maintain tender estimate file. Provide indicative pricing support for business development. Obtain feedback from site teams on estimating adequacy and current costs. Prepare estimating \"adjudication pack.” Present basis of estimate and key assumptions Maintain notes of adjudication meetings Close out actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as required. Winning work to meet the Company’s objectives. Developing a coherent and consistent tender submission with the use of key estimating assumptions Developing a tender win strategy alongside the business unit teams Providing temporary works support for tenders and for the design element of design and construct tenders Skills and Qualifications: Engineering or commercial background HNC or equivalent in a related Engineering qualification Experience in water and civils Proven track record working on tenders ranging up to 50m. Numerate and IT literate, familiar with estimating software and Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel Chartered, incorporated status or similar Confidence in dealing with customers and personnel at a senior level. Ability to ensure all tender submissions are both feasible and profitable. Company benefits Competitive salary Company Pension Life Assurance Private Medical Profit share scheme 25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days 8 hours leave of absence for volunteering Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van Leadership & management training and coaching Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression Development supported by internal and externally delivered training Flexible working arrangements Annual salary review Continuous service awards Location: St Albans Salary: £90,000 - £105,(Apply online only) Per annum