We are urgently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Estimator. This is a full time role temporary role in the first instance. Hybrid working in the office 3 days and home 2 days (optional).
Purpose of role
- To oversee the pricing of work and the management of the tendering process
- To secure work packages in line with budgetary and business strategies
- To secure and develop new business opportunities in line with regional initiatives
- Understand and assist in the development of department plan where applicable and aid in the implementation of the agreed commercial strategy
- Communicate with departmental team to ensure business strategy is cascaded using relevant tools inc. encourage feedback, line of sight, balanced scorecard and area monthly updates.
- To initiate tendering process and obtain material and subcontract prices
- Negotiate contracts, taking an overview looking for commercial opportunity secure budgeted turnover and volume at chosen margin
- To undertake appraisal of completed tenders
- Maintain records of tender success/failures
- Develop and influence all bid strategies
- Ensuring successful completion of tenders by estimators
- Win work at profitable margins in line with the budget and market share
Knowledge:
•Educated to HNC/HND level or equivalent
•IOSH
•Member of RICS, or ICES
•Experience of customer service or client liaison
Skills:
•Analytical ability
•Process driven and logical
•Commercial awareness
•Numeracy and literacy proficiency
•Attention to detail
•Understanding of surfacing and civil engineering procedures
•Specification requirements
Job Type: Full Time
Contract Length: 5 months
Job Location: ML4
Pay Rate: £35.00 hour
Telephone: 03301755785
Email: linda@lynxservices.co.uk