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Senior Civils Estimator

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

Senior Civil Estimator - Highways & Civil Engineering

Location - Stockport / North West

Salary/Package - £60,000 - £80,000 + Package

About the Company

Our client is a highly established specialist civil engineering and highways contractor delivering projects across the North West. The business works extensively with local authorities, transport authorities, housebuilders and Tier 1 contractors, with a strong focus on highways and civil engineering schemes.

The business has a substantial forward order book supported by long-term framework contracts and continues to grow its commercial and estimating function. Its projects include highways schemes, drainage works, junction improvements, public infrastructure and S278/S38 works.

With a strong reputation across the North West and a collaborative approach to project delivery, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Civil Estimator to join a growing and well-established contractor.

The Role

As Senior Civil Estimator, you will take responsibility for preparing competitive and accurate estimates across a range of highways and civil engineering projects. You will work closely with clients, procurement, commercial and operational teams, supporting projects from early contractor involvement through to tender submission and handover.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing and submitting estimates for highways and civil engineering schemes

Pricing works from existing schedules of rates and using first-principles estimating

Carrying out accurate quantity take-offs and cost build-ups

Negotiating with clients, including attending site meetings, undertaking measurements and agreeing methods of working

Engaging with clients during Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) for future schemes

Producing programmes and method statements where required

Working closely with the Procurement Manager to develop and maintain key supply chain relationships

Leading bids for PQQ and framework submissions

Preparing commercial and social value information to support bids

Preparing detailed estimator handover files for site teams, including build-ups, assumptions and targets

Assisting the Commercial Team with compensation event build-ups

Supporting the wider commercial team with business development and strategy

Maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors

Ensuring tenders are commercially robust, competitive and submitted within required deadlines

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Senior Civil Estimator will have:

Proven experience within civil engineering / highways estimating

Alternatively, strong experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the highways sector

Ideally 6+ years' experience within highways estimating or a senior QS role

Strong knowledge of highways and civil engineering construction

Experience pricing from schedules of rates and first principles

Experience working on framework contracts would be advantageous

Strong understanding of NEC and JCT contracts

Experience with estimating packages such as Candy, Causeway or similar

Strong commercial and negotiation skills

Experience dealing directly with clients

Ability to work on multiple tenders and meet strict deadlines

Strong understanding of construction methodology and cost build-ups

Good Microsoft Office and MS Project skills

Experience preparing method statements would be advantageous

Bid writing and PQQ/framework experience would be beneficial

Strong communication and presentation skills

Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

£60,000 - £80,000 salary

Excellent package

Stockport-based role with projects across the North West

Opportunity to join an established and growing civil engineering contractor

Long-term framework work across the North West

Strong forward order book

Exposure to major highways and civil engineering projects

Opportunity to work with local authorities, housebuilders and Tier 1 contractors

Career progression and long-term development

Collaborative and commercially focused working environment

Apply

If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.

Please Note: Due to the high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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