Role: Senior EstimatorLocation: Chesterfield (travel to other offices on occasion)Salary: Up to £70,00 p/annumAdditional: Company vehicle or car allowanceJob Type: Full-time - PermanentAre you an ambitious and driven Senior Estimator with prior exposure to working on civil engineering projects?We have an exciting new opportunity with our client, a well-established civil engineering firm with national coverage.They are looking for and experienced Estimator or Senior Estimator to work out of their Chesterfield offices as part of the commercial team to help with the preparation, processing and submission of tenders for contracts, calculating the costs involved in supplying the needs of the client's technical specification.A full UK driving licence is essential as there may be some travel to East Anglia or other Midlands areas.
This role will report directly to the Pre-Contracts Director.Key duties:Manage and co-ordinate information for bids and tendersDevelop clear understanding of client needsCollecting quotes from suppliers and sub-contractors and planning job timescalesAssessing and advising on commercial riskPreparing and submitting quotations for workMonitoring the stages of a project to make sure that costs are kept in line with forecastsEnsure all work complies with quality, safety and environmental policies and the requirements of the company proceduresRequired Skills:The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual who is confident presenting and has strong communication skills.Excellent commercial acumen and strong numerical and analytical skills.You must have a solid background in estimating in civil engineering, with experience of projects that could include highways, earthworks, and infrastructure.You must also have sound knowledge of spreadsheets and other estimating packages.What they offer:Company car or car allowance25 days holiday plus bank hols and holiday purchase schemeCompany pension scheme, matched up to 8%Life assurance cover 4x annual salaryInvestment in development via internal training schemesCompany social events and early finish on Fridays!If you feel you are suited to this role, then please apply with an updated CV and I will get in touch as soon as possible.Linsco is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.