Senior Estimator

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Job title: Senior Estimator

Job Type: Permanent

Start date: Subject to clearance

Salary: £80,000-£85,000 pa + £6325K Car Allowance + Benefits

Location: Swindon or London

Hours of work: 37 Hours Per Week - Site Based 5 Days Per Week

The Role:

You will prepare detailed and accurate pricing for tenders. You will support Clients with pricing support for early contractor involvement projects.

Main Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

* Ensure company governance procedures are followed at all times

* Work in coordination with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing

* Agree methodologies and outputs for key activities with planner and, where appropriate, with Bid Manager / Design Manger

* Preparing the price estimate for tenders of budget pricing comprising the following aspects:

* Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items

* Liaise with Planner to reconcile plant resource levels

* Comparison sheet for materials considering unit rate (conversation factors), wastage, waiting times and part loads etc.

* Liaise with procurement to determine appropriate selection of suppliers to send enquiries to. Determine the sufficiency and compliance of supplier.

* Agree staffing levels and procedure staff programme with Bid Manager and Operations Lead

* Input with Bid Manager and tender risk manager into tender risk/ opportunity register

* Prepare final pricing documentation for inclusion with tender submission - where possible ensuring pricing maintains a positive cash flow throughout the project

* Prepare handover pricing document for issue to Project Manager and Commercial Manager

* Attend handover meeting with Bid Manager

Experience/Qualifications:

* Sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques

* Knowledge of relevant procurement legislation

* Commercial awareness of different forms of contract i.e NEC, JCT etc

* 7+ Years Experience working within a Estimators role.

* Degree or equivalent in relevant discipline - Desirable

Please note: All candidates MUST be eligible to work in the UK.

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Company information:

This is a Permanent vacancy and is being advertised by Rullion Ltd

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.