Estimator - Highways Maintenance

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estimator to support a major Highways Maintenance contract in Oxfordshire. This role sits within a well-established commercial team delivering essential highway maintenance and improvement works for a local authority client.

This is a fast-paced role suited to a commercially astute individual with strong highways and NEC contract experience.

The Role

You will provide commercial and estimating support to the pre-construction and commercial team, with a specific focus on the development of Star Rates not included within the existing Schedule of Rates.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing, pricing and preparing approximately 400 Star Rates for review and submission

• Supporting the commercial team in the identification and development of Star Rates

• Liaising with internal commercial and operational stakeholders to gather technical and cost information

• Engaging with and negotiating rates with relevant subcontractors and suppliers

• Ensuring all submissions comply with contractual, procedural and governance requirements

• Maintaining compliance with internal commercial standards and processes

About You

To be considered, you should have:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline

• Strong commercial experience within highways maintenance or civil engineering

• Previous experience operating as an Estimator, Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Good working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts

• Experience using Highways Method of Measurement (HMM) and Schedules of Rates

• Strong negotiation, communication and organisational skills

• Proficiency in MS Excel and Microsoft Office

If interested please apply now and contact Luke Thompson for more information.