Job Title: Senior Estimator
Location: Leeds
Role Type: Permanent

Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Estimator to join our Highways team in Castleford, with the role being accessible from locations including Leeds, Barnsley, Doncaster, and Sheffield. If you are passionate about your work, enjoy collaborating with others, and are driven to improve, this opportunity could be the next step in your career.

Skills and Experience Required:
• Commercial Estimating Background: Ideally in highways surfacing experience in civil engineering is also welcomed.
• Technical Knowledge: Operational experience in the highways sector, with expertise in pricing tenders for local authority and major schemes.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders at varying levels of seniority.
• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to influence and work collaboratively within a team.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong ability to work under pressure, with a focus on detail and a drive to succeed, improve, and innovate.
• Sales and Negotiation: Proven sales skills and successful negotiation experience.
• Contract Knowledge: Working knowledge of NEC 3 and 4 forms of contract.

Key Responsibilities:
• Contract Negotiation: Secure and win work contracts, contributing to the achievement of forecasted budgets.
• Customer Relationships: Manage and develop relationships with new and existing customers, ensuring strong team collaboration.
• Pricing and Tendering: Oversee the production and submission of all pricing work, ensuring compliance with internal procedures.
• Business Development: Identify and secure new business opportunities, submitting competitive tenders while considering capacity, margins, and risks.
• Pre-Contract Reviews: Conduct detailed analyses of subcontractor/supplier quotations and manage tender handover reports.
• Bid Strategy: Develop bid strategies based on market trends and data to enhance the success of tenders.

Benefits Offered:
• Company-provided car
• Performance-based annual bonus
• Increased holiday allowance
• Employer-contributed pension plan
• Access to exclusive employee discounts on shopping, travel, and more
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in Employee Networks promoting diversity and wellbeing
• Continuous learning and development opportunities

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