Estimator - Civil

A Regional Civil Engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to work on a portfolio of civil engineering projects from £10 – £20m each. These can include Highways, Rail, Water, Power and Infrastructure

The successful person will;

* Be Degree qualified and preferably chartered

* Have a Track record of leading the pre-construction team for a civil engineering main contractor

* Have Track record in successfully estimating, bidding and winning design and build contracts

Responsibilities

* Coordinate and work with the work winning resource in liaison with the Business Unit Manager and General Manager;

* Maintain contemporary expert knowledge and understanding of the construction market and provide advice and information to the work winning business unit;

* Lead and manage the development of winning proposals in response to bid documents issued by clients;

* Take ownership of the tender process, from bid through to award, including the integration of commercial and quality proposals and ensure the defined company process and procedures are adhered to;

* Identify internal and external resource requirements, agree availability with Senior Management;

* Maintain effective client (and JV / Partner) liaison including dialogue, clarifications and tender presentations;

* Manage a realistic and up to date bid programme and deliverables register and ensure targets are met by the bid team...