Job summary

Our Water sector contractor is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their Enfield based team on a permanent basis.

Key skills required for this role

Estimating, Water, Wastewater, Commercial

Important

Background in Water/utilities desirable

Job description

Our Water sector contractor is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their Enfield based team on a permanent basis.

The role will report to a Commercial director and liaise with Operations, Commercial, Procurement team and suppliers.

The Senior Estimator plays a crucial role in the pre-construction phase, ensuring accurate and competitive project cost estimates in line with relevant company policies and processes. This role is essential in supporting the company's growth by securing profitable projects through comprehensive and well-informed bidding processes.

Responsibilities

• Be able to carry out take-offs from drawings / BIM CAD models.
• Be able to build up rates for labour, plant, material, subcontract from first principles.
• Responsible for ensuring all tender deliverables are met within defined timescales.
• Understand contract requirements, specifications, obligations, roles and responsibilities.
• Complete tender appraisals within required timescales.
• Prepares / prices tender submissions with most advantageous, accurate nett bids in line with any framework agreements / rates.
• Communicate any issues within individual tenders or groups of bids that will present operational challenges or expose the company to increased risk.
• Ensure tenders make sufficient allowance for health and safety issues.
• Ensure tenders reflect realistic programmes for the delivery of the project.
• Lead and mentor the estimating team.
• Carry out any other duties appropriate to this post

Skills/experience/qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proven track record of successful bidding and securing projects.
• Experience in leading and mentoring a team of estimators.
• Familiarity within the utility sector.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of construction materials, methods, and industry best practices.

• Familiarity with Building Information Modelling (BIM) software.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary (circa £70-90k depending on experience)
• 25 days annual leave
• 40 hour working week
• Long Service Scheme
• Car allowance (if deemed business user) - £5,670 per annum
• Access to Group Pension Scheme after completion of probation
• Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover if joining pension scheme
• Healthcare cover for employee only
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme & Medicash after successful completion of probation