Senior Estimator

Posted 27 January 2025
Salary £65k - 75k per year
LocationChesterfield
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
ReferenceJO0000056271
Contact NameToula Raftopoulou

Job description

Senior Estimator - Heavy Civils
Location: Chesterfield
Salary: Up to £70,000 + Benefits
Are you an experienced Estimator with a background in civil engineering? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established contractor in Chesterfield, where you'll play a pivotal role in delivering accurate and competitive bids for a variety of civil engineering schemes.
 
Key Responsibilities:
·Manage and coordinate all information for bids and tenders within the designated area.
·Research and assess materials, equipment, and labour costs to produce accurate estimates.
·Understand the client's requirements and tailor submissions to meet their needs.
·Source and analyse quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
·Develop job timescales and ensure accurate forecasting.
·Provide input on commercial risk and contribute to quality submissions.
·Prepare and submit quotations for work while supporting bids for new contracts.
·Monitor project stages to ensure costs align with forecasts.
·Clearly communicate the financial aspects of a tender during site handovers.
·Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental policies.
 
What You'll Need:
·A solid construction background and strong knowledge of estimating techniques.
·Experience working on civil engineering schemes for a main contractor.
·Proficiency with spreadsheets and data analysis tools.
·Strong communication skills and the ability to work flexibly under pressure.
·A proactive and ambitious mindset with a commitment to meeting strict deadlines.
·Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
 
What's on Offer:
·Competitive salary up to £70,000.
·Life assurance cover (4x annual salary).
·Generous company pension scheme with up to 8% employer match.
·25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional days.
·Extensive training programmes to help you progress in your career.
·Cycle-to-work scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
·Company car or car allowance.
·A lively social calendar with regular fun days and charity events.
 
Why Join Us?
This role offers the perfect combination of challenge and reward, with a supportive business that values your development. You'll be part of a collaborative team working on impactful projects in a forward-thinking company.
Take your career to the next level - apply today or contact me on 02393876023 or toula.raftopoulou@carringtonwest.com.
 
 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways Project Delivery professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Toula Raftopoulou on 02393876023 or more information.
 
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