Estimating Manager – Highways

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Full time
Location: Manchester
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Job offered by: Upfront Recruitment
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Category:
Senior Estimator - Highways

Location - Manchester

Full-time, permanent position

Salary - Depending on experience

* Car Allowance £5,500 (plus mileage allowance)

* Profit Related Bonus

* The company operates a Workplace Pension Scheme with The Peoples Pension

* Holidays: 35 days (including bank holidays)

About the Company

The company has a strong forward order book with long-term framework contracts and is seeking to enhance its existing commercial team. The role provides an opportunity to join a highly respected company with a direct influence on its continued growth and development. Based primarily in Bolton and Stockport, it has sites throughout the North West.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Manage and support the two existing Contract Administrators. Negotiate 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. 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 bids 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. Essential Skills:

Estimating or Senior QS role. Experience in Causeway / Candy or similar estimating packages. Good communication and negotiation skills. Experience of a commercial/engineering role in the highways industry. Working knowledge of NEC and JCT Contracts and SMM7. Ability to lead and develop a team. Able to work to strict deadlines. Clean driving licence. Working knowledge of MS Office and MS Project. Experience in writing method statements. Desirable Skills:

Knowledge/Qualification of construction health and safety. Experience in Bid Writing. Experience of using take-off software. If this sounds like an opportunity for you, apply now. Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more details.

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