VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts.
We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.
We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects.
Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.
We have a great opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join our Highways business, based out of our Head Office in Hoddesdon.
You will be responsible for producing the most competitive net cost and to establish, maintain and improve procedures for the control and effectiveness of the Estimating Function in line with Company Policy and Business Objectives About you Technical To have good mathematical knowledge To be up to date with IT packages including Workspace & Conquest Commercial To be up to date with what is happening in the market place To have good overall knowledge of Competitors Contractual To keep up to date with current legislation Understand the conditions of contract Administrative Be able to set up and maintain good systems and procedures.
General To posses effective Time Management skills, with a demonstrable ability to work to tight deadlines.
If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
You may be just the right candidate for us.
Why work with us?
VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect.
So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.
If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.
We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs.
In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
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