Senior Estimator - St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0PG

Senior Estimator - St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0PGThe Senior Estimator’s role is to lead estimates for civil engineering works in accordance with Company estimating systems and procedures, working with other members of tender teams to develop customer solutions and secure sufficient work by value and type to meet the company\\\\\\\'s objectives.Key Responsibilities:Lead estimatesUndertake estimates in accordance with Company procedures.Lead team of estimators for larger tenders, mentoring and developing junior estimatorsIdentify opportunities and risks during the tender process.Liaise with the business unit, Bid Manager and Planner to agree with methodology and principles.Maintain a register of key assumptions within the estimateMaintain tender estimate file.Provide indicative pricing support for business development.Obtain feedback from site teams on estimating adequacy and current costs. Present estimates at adjudicationPrepare to estimate \\\\\\\"adjudication pack.”Present basis of estimate and key assumptionsMaintain notes of adjudication meetingsCloseout actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as required.Handover to site teams at contract awardPrepare estimating handover packs.Maintain notes of handover meetingProvide ongoing support to site teams relating to estimate and key assumptions. Key Measures & Targets:Winning work to meet the Company’s objectives.Developing a coherent and consistent tender submission with the use of key estimating assumptionsDeveloping a tender win strategy alongside the business unit teamsProviding temporary works support for tenders and the design element of design and construct tendersPerson Specification:The successful candidate is likely to meet all the following criteria:Essential Engineering or commercial backgroundHNC or equivalent in a related Engineering qualificationExperience in water and civilProven track record working on tenders ranging up to 50m.Numerate and IT literate, familiar with estimating software and Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft ExcelChartered, incorporated status or similarConfidence in dealing with customers and personnel within Barhale at a senior level.Ability to ensure all tender submissions are both feasible and profitable.Desirable Knowledge of wastewater, rail, or the tunnelling sector