Senior Estimator (Utilities)

Tipton, West Midlands
Alecto Recruitment

Senior Estimator (Utilities) – Hybrid
60,000 – 70,000 Basic Salary
5k Car Allowance
(Dudley)

The Role:

The Senior Estimator will be responsible for preparing the costs and tender submissions across a range of workstreams including underground pipelines, utilities and minor civils works.

Business Units:

• Water
• Electric
• EV charging
• Gas
• Duct work
• Storm / Foul Sewerage
• Minor Civils

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate project scope, risk and pricing strategy for all work types
• Produce accurate and comprehensive estimates and submission documents in a timely and efficient manner with minimal supervision
• Produce estimates from first principles using RIB CCS Candy iTWO software and company master libraries
• Produce draft design, estimate and prepare complete proposals to Doocey and customer expectations; all work types
• Create and maintain correct and accurate quantities and thorough take-offs from plans.
• Produce draft design sketches using PDF Xchange Editor for design and build projects where no design is available
• Carry out diligent and thorough self-review prior to peer review and approval requests
• Actively stay abreast and informed of industry matters and technical bulletins
• Prepare sign off and commercial documents for peer review and approval with the Head of Estimating/Directors
• Prepare reports as requested and line with requirements at regular intervals to be specified by the business
• Liaise and support the business development function in all work-winning activities
• Attend and contribute to team meetings as required
• Attend client facing meetings to provide technical advice and support as required
• Support the estimating coordinator on the handling, processing and preparation of tender and pricing documents
• Arrange and lead tender meetings with operations to produce construction programme as part of the tendering process as required
• Arrange and lead estimating handover meetings, prepare handover documents sharing all relevant project information necessary for operations to take ownership and begin project delivery
• Liaise with operations to establish scope of works and prepare variation costs as required providing support throughout the project lifecycle
• Liaise with construction and operations team to inform technical and operational aspects of a tender as required
• Work to achieve business unit and group targets
• Provide training support to estimating trainees and implement/manage training plans
• Continually improve, develop systems and capabilities within the department
• Collaborate with the wider business to share information and drive success

In return our client will offer:

60,000 – 70,000 Basic Salary
5000 Car Allowance
25 days holiday + Bank holidays
Hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 days WFH)

If you feel you have the necessaryskills to fulfil this position please apply or reach out to (url removed)

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