Estimator

SENIOR ESTIMATOR - CIVILS Bias You will be required to provide the business with the best net cost and margin to win the work in line with business strategy. Assist those less experienced within the function to achieve success. The senior role will work across all sectors of work. This role may take the estimating lead depending upon the size of the division and in such instance will take responsibility for line managing the estimating team and contributing to the development of the six point plan. You will be required to fully understand tender documentation across whole suite of projects within the sectors we operate in and provide initial accurate assessment for all elements. You will be required to engage with contracts managers and other experts within the business, ensuring there is a clear plan and programme of delivery. You will be required to understand the build requirements and techniques, assess subcontract requirements, assemble enquiry documentation and issue. You will be required to understand construction programming and planning. Develop mitigation strategies as appropriate. From first principles, produce accurate costs, access value engineering and risk issues and provide a comprehensive tender submission, anticipating changes in the marketplace. You will be required to work closely with others across the business to gain an understanding of the project and use the advice gained from previous experience. You will be required to understand design and understand the impact of individual / combined disciplines on the tender. Be able as appropriate to work on more than one project at a time. You will be required to present tender submission for approval ensuring a true and accurate picture of the tender is communicated. Finalise project at tender adjudication. Answer queries and undertake any negotiations. Handover successful bids with contracts team providing clarity on the bid itself and programme of works. As applicable support the development of the estimating team