Senior Estimator

**About This Organisation**

This organisation are one of the top five support services suppliers in the UK. They employ over 10,000 people, have a turnover of £2.1bn and a strong forward order-book. Every household in Britain benefits from the work they do. They maintain the UK’s road and rail infrastructure, keep schools safe and clean, manage the UK’s defence estate, safely escort prisoners and keep prisons and courts secure. All of this is underpinned by their leading consulting capabilities which uses engineering design and data analytics to better manage the services we all use and rely on.

By joining this organisation, you can really be you because your individuality is an asset. You’ll be surrounded by a team of people who want you to grow and embrace new challenges. People who care about your job satisfaction as well as your wellbeing. There’ll be experiences as original as you are, in a career that can feel like many rolled into one. You’ll be stretched but always supported. Whether it’s working on the biggest bridge in the country, learning to get to grips with the latest technology, or just working with a great group of people every day, you’ll find what gets you out of bed in the morning.

**Purpose of The Role**

Due to a promotion within the team, an exciting opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join this organisations consulting Business unit has become available. The Senior Estimator will be accountable for implementing strategy, governance, and legislation to prepare detailed analytical estimates using first principles techniques.

The Senior estimator will provide support and input into estimating process, pricing strategy, risk analysis and tender review processes to ensure all estimates are robust and offer our customers best value which protecting this organisations commercial interest. You will also be responsible for line management duties and the coaching and development of the estimating team promoting this organisations Inclusion and Diversity policy and encouraging an open and honest environment.

This is a remote role that encourages flexibility and work life balance, however occasional travel to Birmingham/
London will be required.

**About The Role**
- Leading the approvals process with the Pre-Contract Commercial team to ensure all tenders adhere to the correct level of governance and tracking any changes
- Proactively challenging pricing strategy and alignment to customers’ needs
- Liaison with bidding team, estimating members from other in house business units, operational and commercial staff to deliver high quality, robust pricing submissions.
- Preparation of detailed and robust estimates from first principles whilst adhering to the procurement event timescales.
- Preparation of client documents for tender submissions.
- Providing input and support into the evaluation and pricing of risk and opportunity on tenders.
- Development and co-ordination of a benchmarking library of cost and output data to inform future opportunities.
- Complete indexation and market analysis tracking and implement across all submissions.
- Undertake people management duties including Performance Development Reviews for direct reports promoting this organisations Inclusion and Diversity policy and encouraging an open and honest environment within the team.
- Coach and Develop estimating/commercial and non-commercial staff to ensure commercial processes are embedded at all levels of the business.

You will have a degree in a relevant discipline and either be chartered or willing to work towards chartership.

**Skills**
- Experienced user in Excel and Microsoft software
- Ability to enforce Health & Safety compliance and awareness within Commercial terms
- A good understanding of construction techniques and methodologies for the chosen business unit activities.
- A good knowledge of differing standard forms of Contract within the field of practice and the ability to effectively communicate the key pricing and commercial issues to the Senior Leadership Team.
- Good knowledge of using proprietary estimating software (such as CCS Candy) and risk management such as Oracle Crystal Ball however training will be provided if required.
- Strong negotiation and presentations skills
- Understands and promotes an inclusive working environment
- Experience of work planning and resource management to ensure business needs and maintained
- Knowledge and experience of pricing and contracting under different forms of contracts and pricing mechanism, incusing NEC Options A-F
- Proficient at building, developing and growing strong estimating/commercial teams

**In Return**
- Competitive salary
- Exceptional development and progression plan
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Additional Leave Purchase Scheme
- Company Rewards Portal including healthcare, free GP service and dental vouchers

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £55,000.00-£65,000.0