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The Senior Estimator role
PSR are working with a leading infrastructure specialist who are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead the preparation and submission of competitive tenders for Infrastructure projects (Water)
Working as part of a dedicated bid team, you will utilise your construction expertise and commercial acumen to secure a profitable future workload for the business while managing risk, value engineering, and cost planning.
Key Responsibilities as a Senior Estimator
- Appraise tender documents and prepare material and sub-contract enquiries, including the selection of prospective subcontractors.
- Attend strategy and opportunity meetings, and visit sites to assess specific risks.
- Contribute to design development and participate in design team meetings as required.
- Prepare tender Bills of Quantities, analytic cost estimates (including preliminaries), budgets, and cost plans.
- Adjudicate and compare subcontractor quotations, initiating technical queries to ensure accurate costing.
- Manage risk throughout the tender period and maintain a detailed tender Risk Register.
- Value engineer during the design phase of design and build projects.
- Present the tender to senior management, highlighting any major commercial issues or elevated risks.
- Complete all tender documentation and ensure a smooth handover to the operational team.
- Support Business Continuity Planning and ensure the team is informed of relevant procedures.
Skills as a Senior Estimator
Essential
- A relevant Construction-related degree or equivalent.
- Minimum of 10 years experience in a similar role.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Extensive experience in analytic estimating for projects up to 25m.
- In-depth knowledge of all forms of contract including traditional, partnering, design & build, two-stage tenders, and frameworks.
- Experience with estimating software and a strong technical understanding of construction processes and industry standards.
- Familiarity with BIM, cost planning, and the ability to build estimates from first principles.
- Strong numerical, technical, and commercial abilities, with excellent communication, presentation, planning, and leadership skills.
Desirable
- Background in infrastructure, water
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- 26 days annual leave (with the option to buy or sell up to 3 days), plus additional long service days
- Private medical insurance (with family cover option), Life Assurance, and a defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave.
- 2 days volunteering leave.
- Flexible and agile working arrangements.
- Employee Assistance Programme and professional membership fees.
- A flexible benefits scheme including options for critical illness, dental, travel insurance, a cycle to work scheme, and retail vouchers.
Apply now to combine strategic tender management with innovative cost planning and risk management, and help drive the success of future projects.
