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Senior Estimator

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 90,000 - 90,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Gatwick, West Sussex

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

Senior Estimator - Civil Engineering role available!

Location: Crawley (Hybrid Available)
Salary: Up to £90,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Estimator to join a leading Tier One Civil Engineering Contractor working on a major infrastructure project based in Crawley. 

This is your chance to play a key role in securing and delivering large-scale civil engineering works on a flagship project. Working closely with the pre-construction, commercial and operational teams, you'll lead the estimating process on complex infrastructure packages and help drive successful project delivery.

The Role

As a Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for producing accurate, commercially competitive estimates while identifying opportunities to add value throughout the tender process.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the preparation of detailed estimates for major civil engineering works.
Review drawings, specifications, programmes and contract documentation.
Produce accurate cost plans and tender submissions.
Obtain and assess quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
Carry out risk and opportunity assessments.
Develop value engineering solutions to improve project outcomes.
Liaise with commercial, engineering, planning and operational teams throughout the bid process.
Attend tender meetings, site visits and client presentations.
Prepare tender adjudication reports for senior management.
Maintain estimating databases and historical cost information.
Support negotiations with clients where required.
Ensure all estimates comply with NEC contract requirements and company procedures.

What We're Looking For

Previous experience as a Senior Estimator within civil engineering.
Experience working for a Tier One or Tier Two Main Contractor.
Strong background delivering estimates for major infrastructure projects.
Experience across sectors such as highways, utilities, water, rail or heavy civils.
Excellent working knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proficient in estimating software and Microsoft Office.
Full UK Driving Licence.

What's on Offer?

Salary up to £90,000
Car Allowance
Annual Bonus
Private Healthcare
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Hybrid Working
25+ Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
Ongoing Training & Career Development
Opportunity to work on a high-profile infrastructure project with a leading Tier One contractorIf you're looking to join a business with an outstanding reputation and work on one of the region's most significant infrastructure projects, we'd like to hear from you.

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