Senior Estimator

Carmichael are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator with experience within wastewater, rail and tunnelling for a role based in Walsall.

The Role

The Senior Estimator’s role is to lead estimates for civil engineering works in accordance with the Company's estimating systems and procedures, working with other members of tender teams to develop customer solutions and secure sufficient work by value and type to meet the Company's objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Estimates

Undertake estimates in accordance with Company procedures

Lead a team of estimators for larger tenders, mentoring and developing junior estimators

Identify opportunities and risks during the tender process

Liaise with the business unit, Bid Manager and Planner to agree on methodology and principles

Maintain a register of key assumptions within the estimate

Maintain tender estimate file

Provide indicative pricing support for business development

Obtain feedback from site teams on estimating adequacy and current costs

Present estimates at adjudication

Prepare an estimating "adjudication pack.”

Present the basis of estimate and key assumptions

Maintain notes of adjudication meetings

Close out actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as required

Handover to site teams at contract award

Prepare estimating handover packs

Maintain notes of the handover meeting

Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to the estimate and key assumptions

Key Measures and Targets

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

Supporting temporary works for tenders and for the design element of design and construct tenders

About you Essential

Desirable

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

Knowledge of wastewater, rail, or the tunnelling sector