Estimator – Civil Temporary NEW

A Regional Civil Engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to work on a portfolio of civil engineering projects from £10 – £20m each. These can include Highways, Rail, Water, Power and Infrastructure

The successful person will;

* Be Degree qualified and preferably chartered

* Have a Track record of leading the pre-construction team for a civil engineering main contractor

* Have Track record in successfully estimating, bidding and winning design and build contracts

Responsibilities

* Coordinate and work with the national work winning resource in liaison with the Business Unit Manager and General Manager;

* Maintain contemporary expert knowledge and understanding of the construction market and provide advice and information to the work winning business unit;

* Lead and manage the development of winning proposals in response to bid documents issued by clients;

* Take ownership of the tender process, from bid through to award, including the integration of commercial and quality proposals and ensure the defined company process and procedures are adhered to;

* Identify internal and external resource requirements, agree availability with Senior Management;

* Maintain effective client (and JV / Partner) liaison including dialogue, clarifications and tender presentations;

* Manage a realistic and up to date bid programme and deliverables register and ensure targets are met by the bid team through discussion and review meetings;

* Co-ordinate information for tender settlement in line with requirements of T66 agenda. Deliver tender settlement presentations to Senior Management. Disseminate actions to the bid team;

* Gather post-submission client feedback and attend meetings. Identify and disseminate learning / best practice to the bid team and Proposals Manager;

* Ensure full and smooth handover of bid stage information to the Operations Team and provide further input and advice as appropriate;

* Develop, manage and maintain a supply chain database to provide full regional capability;

* Contribute to the business market share through developing contacts and effective marketing and assist in PQQ submissions;

* Assist in seeking out work streams which increase profitability and enhance market value;

* Ensure compliance with Company systems and procedures

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