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JE149: Senior Estimator 

Location: St Albans 

Salary: £90,000 - £105,(Apply online only) Per annum

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Senior Estimator on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Undertake estimates in accordance with Company procedures.
Lead team of estimators for larger tenders, mentoring and developing junior estimators
Identify opportunity and risk during tender process.
Liaise with the business unit, Bid Manager and Planner to agree methodology and principles.
Maintain register of key assumptions within estimate
Maintain tender estimate file.
Provide indicative pricing support for business development.
Obtain feedback from site teams on estimating adequacy and current costs.
Prepare estimating \"adjudication pack.”
Present basis of estimate and key assumptions
Maintain notes of adjudication meetings
Close out actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as required.
Winning work to meet the Company’s objectives.
Developing a coherent and consistent tender submission with the use of key estimating assumptions
Developing a tender win strategy alongside the business unit teams
Providing temporary works support for tenders and for the design element of design and construct tenders
Skills and Qualifications:

Engineering or commercial background
HNC or equivalent in a related Engineering qualification
Experience in water and civils
Proven track record working on tenders ranging up to 50m.
Numerate and IT literate, familiar with estimating software and Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel
Chartered, incorporated status or similar
Confidence in dealing with customers and personnel at a senior level.
Ability to ensure all tender submissions are both feasible and profitable.
Company benefits 

Competitive salary
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Private Medical
Profit share scheme
25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van 
Leadership & management training and coaching
Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
Flexible working arrangements
Annual salary review
Continuous service awards
Location: St Albans

Salary: £90,000 - £105,(Apply online only) Per annum