Senior Estimator in Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom
JOB TITLE: Senior Estimator - Rail
LOCATION: Hampshire
SALARY: £48-60k
THE CLIENT
My Hampshire based client is currently recruiting for a Senior Estimator join them on a permanent basis.
The role will involve a range of projects at pre-contract/tender stage covering rail infrastructure work inclusive of but not limited to civil engineering & building works, Mechanical & Electrical, Electrification & Plant works. My client are dedicated to delivering projects across a variety of sectors with typical works including bridges and footbridges, embankments, station improvements, platforms, tunnels, electrification etc. The pre-contract/work winning team are involved in multi-disciplinary civils and engineering infrastructure projects across the Southern region, whether one off tendered projects or projects within our long term national framework/contract agreements with key clients.
Existing contracts include CP6 infrastructure projects, minor works and Environment Agency frameworks with works typically including bridge re-construction/replacement, upgrades and refurbishments, station work (platforms, access for all etc.), structures including bridges, tunnels and footbridges.
ROLE
As Senior Estimator, your primary focus will be upon Wessex and the South East tender opportunities/ITTs. The works in the region comprise of building and civil engineering schemes, tendered under numerous Network Rail Frameworks in the South. The region is growing rapidly and estimating support is required to support the expansion with the key tasks and responsibilities of the role including but not be limited to:
* The effective registration, control and administration of tender documentation
* The preparation and management of tenders from receipt of documents through to delivery
* The presentation of tenders to senior management at tender review meetings
* Liaison with the Supply Chain team in respect of placing supplier / subcontractor enquiries
* Technical and commercial appraisal of construction labour, plant, materials and temporary works
* Take offs from drawings and production of cost effective tenders from first principles.
* The effective analysis and pricing of risks
* The preparation of tender submission documents
* The preparation of estimating reports
* Providing assistance to proposals and contract management functions
THE REMUNERATION
* Competitive annual salary negotiable dependant on experience
* Company Car or Car Allowance
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Pension
* Life Insurance
* Westfield Health Cash Plan
ABOUT YOU
* To excel in this role, you will have previous experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator in a rail infrastructure environment to include multi-disciplinary projects and/or frameworks.
Essential
* First Principles Estimating experience
* Rail and Civil engineering project experience
* Experience as a Senior Estimator in a rail contracting organisation
Preferred
* Experience in a site based/operational role prior to your Estimating career would be a distinct benefit to the role.
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