Are you an experienced Estimator, Assistant Commercial Manager or Senior Estimator? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Estimator working in Highways to join a national company, with a large network of sites across the country, working within its Yorkshire Commercial Team based in Castleford.

What's in it for you as a Senior Estimator:

• Basic salary of up to £53,000 per annum


• Company car provided


• 8% KPI Bonus


• Hybrid working 1-2 days at home


• Excellent employee benefits program, employee benefits program, discount card for supermarkets etc.


• 8% Company Pension


• DAYS position working Monday to Friday.

Senior Estimator Role & Responsibilities:

• Negotiating and winning work contracts


• Managing and developing effective relationships with new and existing customers, working well as a part of a team


• Managing the production and submission of all pricing work for the contracting business whilst ensuring compliance with internal review procedures


• Securing and developing new business opportunities, ensuring quality, competitive tenders are submitted, and key targeted contracts are won, taking into account business capacity, margins, financial and contractual risks


• Undertaking pre-contract commercial reviews to identify opportunities and risks within proposed future contracts


• Detailed analysis of subcontractor/supplier quotations for inclusion with tenders and producing and submitting tender handover report to the operations delivery team


• Developing and influencing bid strategies and researching market trends and data for bid winning


• Ensuring compliance with policies and procedures including Health and Safety, Environmental and Sustainability.
  

Experience and Qualifications Required for the Senior Estimator:

• Operational technical knowledge ideally gained within highways sector


• Experience of pricing different tenders including local authority and major schemes


• Ability to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders of varying seniority levels working together to secure work and enhance profitability


• Strong commercial acumen and capability to work to tight deadlines


• Proven sales skills and the ability to successfully negotiate


• Working knowledge in the application and use of NEC 3 and 4 forms of contract


• Experience of Causeway 3 Estimating software - desirable.

If interested, please apply now…