Senior Estimator Water

Our Water construction client are seeking a Senior Estimator with Water experience out of their Reading office. The candidate will have responsibility for the preparation and submission of tenders, under a variety of forms of procurement. Working as part of a team with the objective of securing profitable future workload for the business. You will utilise construction knowledge and commercial experience in conjunction with other members of the bid team to ensure competitive bids. This role will be working within our clients' Infrastructure - Water South Business unit and based in Reading. Candidates will need water environment experience. Responsibilities Appraisal of tender documents. Preparation of material and sub-contract enquiries including the selection of prospective subcontractors. Attending strategy / opportunity meetings with project team. Visit sites to identify site specific risks. Contribute to the design development process and attend design team meetings as required. Preparing tender Bills of Quantities. Preparation of analytical cost estimates including preliminaries. Prepare budgets and cost plans. Adjudication and comparison of sub-contractor quotations. Initiate technical queries and ensure design sufficiently developed to ensure accurate costings. Risk management throughout the tender period and preparation of the tender Risk Register. Value engineering throughout the design phase of design and build projects. Presentation of the tender to be presented to senior management at tender settlement meetings including the highlighting of any major commercial issues of elevated risk. Completion of tender documentation and submission of the tender. Ensure a smooth handover of the project to the operational team. To support and be familiar with own role and responsibility in respect of Business Continuity Planning. Ensuring that team members are also aware of the plans and communicates same. Skills/experience/qualifications Appropriate Construction related degree or similar (essential). A minimum of 10-years' experience in a similar role. Competent use of Microsoft packages e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (essential). Extensive experience of analytical estimating across a broad spectrum, up to a value of £25m. All forms of contract including traditional, partnering, design & build, 2 stage tenders and frameworks (essential). Experience of using estimating software (essential). Well developed Technical Construction Knowledge (essential). Knowledge of industry standards (essential). Develop personal skills and capability through on-going training, experience, and mentoring. Awareness of BIM. Cost Planning. Be able to build-up an estimating from first principals, understanding outputs, methodology to develop sequence and programme. Compare outputs and sequence with the tender planner to compare and adjudicate. Sound technical and commercial abilities incl. strong numerical skills. Risk awareness. Ability to work as a team member, or on own initiative. Ability to communicate effectively. Attention to detail. Ability to work to tight deadlines. Having a professional approach to work. Having a flexible attitude to people. Presentation skills. Ability to plan and organise. Creative and innovative approach to problem solving. Ability to lead and develop others. Benefits Salary between £75-85k plus car allowance 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday) 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover) Life Assurance Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8% Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave 2 days volunteering opportunities Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role) Professional membership fees