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My client, a well established Civil Engineering contractor in the North West with £35m turnover are currently looking for a Senior Highways Estimator. The company have a strong pipeline of work with long-term framework contracts and are looking to grow their existing commercial team. This is an ecellent opportunity to join a highly repected company and have a direct impact on its continued growth in the region. This role will also include 1 day per week working from home if needed.

Responsibilities:

* Manage and support the two existing and the Contract Administrators

* Negotiation with clients on existing Direct Award Frameworks.

* Prepare and submit estimates for Highways Schemes both from existing schedules of rates and/or first principle using estimating software (Causeway)

* Negotiate with clients including site meetings, measurements and agreeing method of working.

* Engage with clients in ECI for future schemes

* Production of programmes (MS Project) and method statements

* Work with the Procurement Manager developing key supply chain partners

* Lead the Company’s Bid’s on PQQ/Framework submissions.

* Prepare the Social Value Matrix of all commercial bids

* Preparation of Estimators handover files to site teams detailing build up/ assumptions/ targets

* Assist Commercial team with Compensation Events build up

* Work closely with the MD in leading the Commercial team on the Company’s Marketing and Business strategy

Skills:

* Minimum 5 years’ experience Highways Estimating/Quantity Surveying

* Experience in Causeway / Candy or similar estimating packages

* Good communication and negotiate skills

* Experience of a commercial/engineering role in the highways industry

* Working knowledge of NEC and JCT Contracts and SMM7

* Team Leadership skills

* Able to work to strict deadlines

* CFull clean driving license

* Good knowledge of MS Office and MS Project

* Experience in writing method statements

Package includes competitive salary, car allowance, profit related bonus, and pension scheme