Job Description

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 excellent opportunity to join a highly respected 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
• Full 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.