Senior Estimator - Highways

Your new companyYou will be joining an industry-leading and renowned Tier 1 contractor operating within the highways industry, delivering major programmes of work for National Highways. With an average package value of £80m - £90m and programmes running for at least eight years, this is an opportunity to work within a substantial, long-term pipeline of highways projects. The multi-accredited and high-profile contractor combines the scale and stability of major strategic contracts with a continued focus on safety, commercial performance and the development of its people. As part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Senior Estimator to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Buckinghamshire office with hybrid working (3 days'' remote per week) and flexible working hours. Your new roleAs Senior Estimator, you''ll take responsibility for producing accurate and sustainable estimates, budgets and target costs for highways projects, with the autonomy to manage bids through preparation, completion and submission. Your responsibilities will include: Producing detailed first principles estimates covering labour, plant, materials and subcontract costs Reviewing tender and client documentation to determine pricing requirements Carrying out quantity take-offs and preparing formal Bills of Quantities (BOQs) Managing supply chain enquiries and evaluating subcontractor quotations Assessing and pricing project risks and opportunities ..... full job details .....