Estimator / Senior Estimator

Due to continuous growth, we have a rare and exciting opportunity for an Estimator or Senior Estimator to work in a renowned Civil Engineer business.You will be joining an established team, which aims to secure Civil Engineering projects, ranging from£100k to £20m across all sectors of the industry.Many of our projects go on to win awards such as Pooley Bridge and Sugden End Landfill.Reporting to the Managing Estimator, you will be a fundamental member of the team with a range of responsibilities,such as preparation, submission and cost estimates, programmes and quality responses for tenders.
**Additionally, you will be involved in numerous tasks including but not limited to**:

- Analyse and interpret information, including early appraisal of scheme requirements in terms of construction methods, programme and management.
- Identify potential risks/opportunities.
- Call upon support from Design / Delivery team as appropriate to plan works delivery strategy.
- Identify key win themes and manage bid, coordinating input from multiple contributors.
- Identify additional information required to inform and benefit the tender.
- Identify possible alternative construction methods, technologies and products.
- Price civil engineering activities such as earthworks, drainage and paving from 1st principles, building up labour, plant, material cost components.
- Prepare programme/construction sequence, to establish constructions periods.
- Identify subcontract packages, choose suppliers from database, liaise with supply chain, prepare and issue enquiries and analyse and interrogate responses.
- Compile a comprehensive net cost estimate for the works, including preliminary items.
- Present net cost estimate at internal adjudication.
- Timely submission of tender, ensuring that the Clients requirements and specifications are met in full.
- Follow up submitted tenders.
- Give others an overview of the scheme, highlighting any job specific risks / benefits.
- Contribute to discussion on commercial approach.
- Review post-contract performance of tendered schemes
- Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role.

**Estimator / Senior Estimator Requirements**:
**About Us**:
Eric Wright Civil Engineering have specialised in delivering vital infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, structures, hydropower and rail for more than 25 years.With our commitment to quality, professionalism, safety and integrity, we have delivereda comprehensive range of projects for a diverse range of public and private sector clients.
Our experienced, award-winning team works in true collaboration with all our partners to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions to meet their project delivery targets with exceptional results - on time, within budget and to a high standard.Our long-standingclient relationships are a testament to their expertise, innovation and first class project delivery.We always aim to deliver both an exceptional project and a lasting positive legacy.
The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its staff and clients and expects all staff to share this commitment.Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotlandcheck and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery.All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensureour workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.
**Location**: Bamber Bridge, Lancashire
**Contract Type**: Permanent
**Hours**: Full Time, 43.75 per week
**Salary**: Competitive with excellent benefits including pension / Life Assurance / Income Protection and private health scheme.
You may have experience of the following: Estimator, Construction, Commercial Bid Manager, Estimating, Surveyor, Procurement, Surveyor, Civil Engineering, Construction Project Manager, Earthworks, Drainage, Tender, Project Manager, etc.
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