Senior estimator

SENIOR ESTIMATOR (CIVIL ENGINEERING) Location: Manchester Role: An award winning, family run business with a great reputation. This client works within a variety of civil engineering and construction contracts, ranging in value from GBP5,000 to GBP15million in value. They work with an already diverse range yet growing list of clients. Ideally, you will have already worked in a similar role for a civil engineering contractor, pricing works involving civil engineering, earthworks, concrete, drainage, and remediation etc. What you will be doing: On a day-to-day basis, you will be involved in: Reviewing incoming enquiries Assessing all relevant technical issues Conducting site visits Coordinating tender submissions including health and safety, environmental and quality elements Submitting proposals to clients Negotiating terms and conditions with clients prior to contract award Participating in tender handover meetings Preparing take-offs and materials schedules Preparing subcontract enquiries and evaluating quotations Preparing estimates and outlining programmes for the costs of the works What you will need: Relevant tender experience Estimating experience working for a main civil engineering contractor Good IT skills, including the Microsoft Office suite of software Knowledge of estimating software and Microsoft Project beneficial but not essential Ability to review construction drawings and perform quantity take-offs Excellent written and verbal communication skills Good time-management and organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times A professional attitude to representing the Company Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines Capability to work on multiple tenders and budgets Salary and package details Competitive Salary Car allowance Pension Holidays Etc Please contact me on (phone number removed) if you want to discuss this role or any of my other roles. If you want to apply (url removed)