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Estimator

Working from home and the company’s North West office (3-4 days and 1-2 days respectively), this challenging and exciting opportunity, requires an individual with a strong technical background and demonstrable experience in the estimation and pricing of projects from the piling sector.

Our Client

Our client is a specialist in the design, supply and installation of all forms of piling, foundations, retaining structures and ground engineering techniques and disciplines. They are vastly experienced in delivering innovative solutions in a wide range of sectors, with additional works such as permanent steel, sheet piled basements, retaining walls, temporary works and bracing for the rail, roads and infrastructure arena, amongst many others.

Our client owns and operates a vast fleet of highly specialised and state of the art rigs, equipment, plant and machinery. The delivery of high quality solutions and providing excellent value to clients are central to the company's mission, vision and values, and are seen as critical to the continued success of the business. Their staff are tirelessly dedicated to delivering the highest standards of project excellence for a wide and varied client base, which in turn ensures they continue to be a competitive force in the industry.

Overview

Due to continued expansion, an abundant pipeline of works, and the recent award of a number of contracts, our client is now looking to appoint an Estimator who will take the responsibility for pricing piling projects and scopes of work. The successful candidate must be able to review enquiry documentations to determine the key considerations associated with proposed projects. You will possess good technical acumen coupled with a positive interest in ground engineering. You will also have a professional approach and a keen eye for detail, along with good communication and IT skills. This role is suitable for an individual with experience across the ground engineering and piling sector.

The Role

* To understand and deliver the client's requirements, and liaise as required with internal and external stakeholders

* Ensure the appropriate selection of piling technique is chosen to suit the ground conditions.

* Produce and prepare tenders for submittal to clients and respond to any technical queries raised during this process.

* To cost, budget, tender, negotiate and secure orders for a variety of contracts

* Preparation of settlement packs for review by the business at meetings.

* Preparation of contract tender documents, specifications and schedules.

* Awareness of risk including H&S and commercial aspects.

* To liaise and provide support to the operation team during the installation phase, if required

* Develop long lasting relationships with clients to encourage repeat business.

* Co-ordinating and responding to client's requests by utilising experience from colleagues.

* Collaborative working with other group business units in JV to achieve shared end goals.

The Person

* Ability to produce piling estimates and tenders using appropriate software packages

* Experience of pricing multiple piling enquiries

* Ability to sometimes work in isolation (at home) and to communicate complex technical matters simply and clearly both in writing and verbally

* Enthusiasm and results focussed, with an ability to work well under pressure and to challenging or stringent deadlines

* Effective negotiation skills with both internal and external clients and teams

* Client centric and flexible in your approach, you will possess the strategic and creative insight to understand the full range of opportunities contained within tenders

* Possess hands on experience of leading the technical aspects of tenders

A highly attractive basic salary plus extensive benefits package is on offer to the successful candidate, along with longevity of work, flexible working location and forward career progression