Senior Estimator

A tier one contractor specialising in building the sustainable lifelines for the transport, infrastructure and energy markets and an industry-leading and award-winning UK&I provider in rail electrification is looking to hire a Senior Estimator to join their Glasgow office. The Senior Estimator will join the UK & Ireland Work Winning team, ensuring the production of accurate and comprehensive estimates in a timely and efficient manner. Main Duties:

• Work closely with the Head of Estimating and Commercial team develop accurate and comprehensive estimates for a range of rail and energy tenders.
• This role will be based within the Rail and Energy sectors, working on a variety of projects throughout the UK & Ireland.
• Assisting to identify new tender opportunities and working with the operational team to establish resource availability against the proposed works.
• Working alongside different departments, including the operational teams, planners and Quantity Surveyors.
• Estimating from First Principles.
• Creating comprehensive cost plans and estimates.
• Ensuring estimates are both accurate and timely and supporting the team accordingly to develop these skills.
• Build rapport and relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Applying and using recognised, appropriate method of measurement rules in the preparation of all estimates.
• Prepare risk and opportunity assessments and contribute to value engineering initiatives.
• Maintain and update cost databases and benchmarking tools.
• Support bid strategy meetings and client presentations.
• Mentor less experienced estimators and contribute to team development.

The person:

• Significant experience of working in a rail background and or transmission and distribution within an estimating / commercial role.
• Relevant degree in construction management, civil engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related field degree level or significant demonstrated knowledge.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience of working within an senior/managing estimating, commercial planning type role.
• Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., Candy, Causeway, CostX, or similar).
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of working on small and larger project values- ability to adapt to requirements and needs of the client.
• High level of experience of producing detailed costs breakdowns and estimates and able to review cost rates and productivity rates over different shifts.
• Ability to produce reports and present data, calculations and findings.

Salary: In the region of £55,000 - £68,000 dependant on level of experience plus car / allowance and package For further information and to apply for this Senior Estimator opportunity get in touch now. Navartis are an equality and diversity recruitment agent and employer. Service advertised by Navartis are that of an Employment Agency/Business