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Role overview

The Eric Wright Group has a fantastic history. From our beginnings in construction to an award winning group of companies, our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. Eric Wright Water Ltd is a multi-disciplinary engineering and construction company working in the water and wastewater industry. Our experienced project management and in-house operational teams work with our clients to provide a professional service. Our capabilities allow us to deliver solutions across the civil and MEICA spectrum. We operate framework contracts with a number of the key UK water companies. Our delivery model provides customer service and value to our clients.

Eric Wright Water aims to be the leader in our field, delivering excellence in engineering and construction within the water industry. We are committed to building long term working relationships with both our clients and suppliers and do this in the spirit of the ‘Eric Wright’ ethos of working in an honest, non-adversarial and collaborative manner. Our approach to project delivery is fully aligned to that of our clients in terms of Health and Safety and Environmental management; ‘If I cannot do it safely, I will not do it’. Our clients benefit from our ability to provide a ‘one-stop-shop’ whereby we offer a comprehensive range of service covering project asset design, construction, installation, commissioning and handover, through to ongoing maintenance and management.

The role 

Due to business growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Estimator to join our team based in our Bromsgrove office and working on exciting projects across the Severn Trent Region. You will be responsible for undertaking bottom up estimates and the management of subcontract packages on multi-discipline engineering projects (MEICA & Civil). Coordinate with our internal design team and external suppliers during this process. 

Your main duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Complete a bottom up estimate for the work activities using labour, plant and materials. Evaluate bid specifications, drawings, and other project documents to develop a comprehensive understanding of project requirements and identify potential risks or opportunities.  Liaises with our approved suppliers and subcontractors for estimated costs.  Conduct cost analysis of alternative materials, methods, and design changes, providing recommendations to optimise project costs while maintaining quality standards. Supply chain management when developing the estimate ensure time scales are met for the tender return. Liaise with clients to ensure expectations are met in relation to time and costs Provide regular updates to frame work lead  Ensure estimate covers engineering specification in line with Design brief with in tender enquiry.  Attend site visits when required. Complete tender sign off and hand over. 

About you

Aligned to our ethos and values, you will have good knowledge in Water/Wastewater schemes or in a similar industry, this is not essential but preferable that experience is within this element. It goes without saying, you will have excellent communication skills both oral and written, be accurate with a strong focus on attention to detail and thrive in a busy / challenging environment. 

Ideally you will;

Experience as an Estimator in the construction/utilities industry, with ideally a strong background in Water/ waste water  Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent work experience will also be considered. ·  Manage your time effectively to meet tender deadlines. Demonstrate excellent negotiation and communication skills. Possess strong commercial awareness.  Have excellent attention to detail, thoroughness, and accuracy in tender preparation. Have excellent interpersonal skills.

In return we offer

Competitive Salary

Company car / car allowance scheme - we are working towards 100% hybrid / electric vehicles. 

Enhanced annual leave starting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service

Learning and development - we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focussing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.

Pension  — 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future

BUPA  - optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution)

Company sick pay scheme - Up to 20 days full pay in a rolling 12 month period

Group Income Protection – 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness 

Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more

Hybrid working - manage your own diary, working in the office, at home or out with clients

Virtual GP - 24/7 access for when you need to speak to a GP

EAP – Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.

Mental Health support – through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact.

Savings scheme – Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future

Recognition awards – awards for long service and special birthdays

A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focussed on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing

Our Ethos

Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned 100% by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies. Our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients.

We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day.

The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its employees, contractors and clients and expects its people to share this commitment. Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check 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 ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.

Department EWW Contract type Full time Hours 40 Salary Competitive with excellent benefits Benefits Competitive

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