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Senior Estimator

Fawkes & Reece (North)
Posted a day ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Preston, Lancashire PR1 2QT, England

Salary

£65000 - £75000/annum £6450 car allowance & Hybrid working

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A prominent civil engineering main contractor in Preston is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their Pre-construction team, focusing on water and wastewater projects.
  • Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in civil or architectural engineering or a related field, along with previous experience in the civil engineering sector, particularly in water/wastewater, highways, or structures.
  • The role involves analyzing project requirements, identifying risks, and preparing comprehensive cost estimates for projects valued between £500,000 and £30 million.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £65,000 to £75,000 per annum, along with a £6,450 car allowance and a hybrid working model.
  • Additional benefits include 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a robust benefits package, and excellent opportunities for progression and training.

Senior Estimator

Civil Engineering (Water & Wastewater Projects)

Preston, England

Prominent Civil Engineering main contractor based in Preston that is looking for a Senior Estimator to become a permanent member of their Pre-construction team. This client of ours is driven by their values - creating a highly supportive work environment for their employees, ensuring they are able and encouraged to achieve their development goals.

About the role of Senior Estimator

Working on Primarily Water & Wastewater, Highways, and structures projects across the North of England, valued between c.500,000 - 30mill.

Responsibilities for Senior Estimator

  • Analyse and interpret information including appraisal of scheme requirements in terms of construction methods, programme and management.
  • Identify potential risks/benefits.
  • Liaise as appropriate with the Design team.
  • Compile a comprehensive net cost estimate for the works, including preliminary items.
  • Prepare and present net cost estimate for internal adjudication.
  • Convert estimates to tender
  • Timely submission of tender, ensuring that the Clients requirements are met.
  • Give others an overview of the scheme, highlighting any job specific risks/benefits.

Requirements for Senior Estimator

  • Appropriate industry qualification, e.g. Bachelor's degree in civil or architectural engineering, construction management, or an equivalent degree/NVQ/HND
  • Previous experience in the civil engineering sector - specifically Water/Wastewater, Highways, structures, or energy
  • Prioritise own workload and where appropriate that of others in the team - time management skills.
  • Recognise and source additional resource required to produce estimate.
  • Recognise submission requirements and compile a logical sequence of actions necessary to achieve the deadline.
  • Assemble estimate with or without use of estimating software package - appropriate IT skills.
  • Construction knowledge, ability to research and appraise viability of alternatives.

Offer for Senior Estimator

  • 65,000 - 75,000 p/a
  • 6450 car allowance
  • Hybrid working 2 days per week
  • 26 days holiday + Bank holidays
  • Exceptional additional benefits package
  • Fantastic Progression, support, and training opportunities

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