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Senior Estimator

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dartford, Kent

Expire in: 5 hours

Job Description

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Estimator to join its Pre-Contract team in the South region. This role is pivotal in estimating and pricing a wide range of multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects and frameworks during the pre-contract and tender stages.
You will work closely with bid, planning, commercial, and delivery teams to produce commercially viable, competitive, and cost-effective tenders that align with client requirements.
Business Unit Overview
The South region is active across a broad portfolio of infrastructure works, including:
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    Rail, Aviation & Highways
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    Civil Engineering & Building Works
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    Mechanical & Electrical Works
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    Electrification & Plant Works
Projects include bridges, footbridges, embankments, station enhancements, platforms, tunnels, and electrification works across Wales, Western, and the South East. The team delivers both stand-alone tenders and long-term frameworks for a wide range of clients.
Key Responsibilities
As an Estimator, your responsibilities will include:
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    Managing tenders from receipt of documentation through to submission
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    Working collaboratively with internal teams to develop bid-winning strategies early in the tender process
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    Presenting tender submissions at internal review meetings with senior leadership
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    Liaising with supply chain partners regarding supplier and subcontractor enquiries
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    Completing technical and commercial appraisals of labour, plant, materials, and temporary works
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    Producing accurate take-offs from drawings and pricing works using first principles estimating
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    Agreeing resourcing levels and outputs with Planners, Bid Managers, and delivery teams
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    Identifying, analysing, and pricing project risks
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    Preparing all tender documentation and submission deliverables
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    Supporting proposals and contract management activities
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    Mentoring and supporting Assistant Estimators and wider team members
Essential Requirements
You will have:
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    Proven experience as an Estimator within civil engineering infrastructure
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    Experience delivering multi-disciplinary projects and/or frameworks
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    Strong first principles estimating expertise
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    A solid technical background in civil engineering works
Desirable
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    Previous site-based or operational experience prior to estimating
This permanent vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Benjamin-Grace Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency

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