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Estimator/Senior Estimator

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Chesterfield, Derbyshire S41 0AP

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A dynamic civil engineering contractor is recruiting for a Senior Estimator with at least 5 years of experience in an estimating role.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for researching costs, preparing subcontractor packages, and managing projects efficiently.
  • A degree in a construction-related discipline is required, along with a proven track record of tendering and winning build projects.
  • This office-based role may involve some travel to sites, and the company offers a competitive salary and benefits including up to 35 days of holiday and an 8% employer pension contribution.
  • The company promotes a supportive work/life balance and has a strong staff retention record, making it an excellent opportunity for career progression.

Your New Company

A dynamic civil engineering contractor are now recruiting for a Senior Estimator. A well-established and highly regarded contractor, they are undertaking a number of exciting projects across the UK. Delivering high-quality, value-driven solutions across a diverse range of sectors including transport infrastructure, utilities, renewable energy and public realm. Due to continued growth they wish to invest in an ambitious, experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator to join their commercial team.

Your New Role

Working closely with Estimating and Commercial Managers, you will be responsible for researching materials, equipment and labour costs and review potential Value Engineering options and also preparing and subcontractor/supplier packages for sending out to the market. You will be expected to manage projects efficiently and report price variations effectively. As well as analysing subcontractor/supplier quotations for the most competitive and compliant and assisting with programme preparation and assess the levels of risk on a project. This is an office based role but some travel to site maybe required as and when.

What you need to succeed

You will be degree educated in a construction related discipline, and will have at least 5 years of previous experience in an estimating role. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of tendering and winning build projects and a strong understanding of construction processes. You will have proven experience of delivering all aspects of your role efficiently, and to a consistently high standard. A confident and outgoing personality will also be beneficial for dealing directly with clients and their design teams.

What you'll get in return

You will be employed with a highly regarded, successful construction company on a permanent basis. Our client have forecast continued growth creating excellent career opportunities for a Senior Estimator looking for new challenges and progression - they promote a supportive and healthy work/life balance and boast an excellent staff retention record. On offer is a competitive salary with benefits including Holiday Scheme up to 35 Days, Private Health Scheme, Friday early finish, Private pension 8% employer contributions + many more.What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.