Senior Estimator

CR Civil Engineeringpart of theRSK Groupare a family run business, based in the Midlands, operating throughout England and Wales. We currently have an exciting opportunity for aSenior Estimator.

The Role:

We are looking for either an experiencedEstimator with good experience looking to step up their career or an established Senior Estimator looking for a new challenge. Ideally you will have a background in Highways & Water sectors & sub contractors.

TheSenior Estimatoris responsible for developing, implementing and executing all activity within the estimating department. The Senior Estimator shall ensure relationships with clients are maintained and strengthened by providing communication and support throughout the tender process.

TheSenior Estimatorwill manage the cost bid process within the business, ensuring all opportunities are recorded and actioned to the client's timescales and requirements, working closely with the Pre-Construction Manager and Senior Operational leads, to manage and submit quality bid submissions.

Ensure the company objectives are aligned to providing customer satisfaction and sustainable business growth.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the selection of potential tender opportunities within the Pre-construction Manager and present to Operational leads for each region.
• Have experience in managing tender submissions, ranging from 50k to 20 million.
• Work closely with the procurement department for tender requirements.
• Work closely with the Commercial Manager on the contract terms and conditions which could affect the tender prices.
• Leads a team preparing submissions, and cost planning for projects, adhering to estimating procedures and collaborating with Operational leads for outputs/requirements and compiling team preliminaries costings.
• Coordinates management of the BOQ/Works Information measurement take off's/checks.
• Have the ability and competence to review all tender documentation, inclusive of analysing works information (drawings, GI, specifications etc)
• Oversees overall management of each tender, liaising and working with a strong and willing team of estimators.
• Developing the skills and knowledge of the estimating team, providing guidance as and when required, daily.
• Present tender submission to key stakeholders and demonstrate full knowledge and understanding of the specific project.
• Oversees all final submission of estimates for each project ensuring compliance and up to relevant standard.
• Understanding and knowledge of market rates, with management/maintenance of our own cost library.

Key Requirements/Qualifications:

• Expertise and understanding of Candy and/or Causeway, and have a good understanding of Microsoft Excel
• 10 years+ of estimating experience
• Understanding and experience of mainly the highways and water sector
• Full understanding of business needs, clientele, and audiences
• Strong strategic marketing skills
• Ability to influence and develop winning strategies for tenders.
• Energy and drive to grow the business.
• Full understanding of business processes, operations, PQQ and Tender Library
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to undertake further training and development
• Understanding of construction contracts, predominately NEC4.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary Commensurateon experience.
• 42.5hours / week (Mon - Fri)
• Pension
• 25 days annual leave (Ex BH)
• Discretional annual bonus

The RSK Group are an equal opportunity employer

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies

About Us

Our company's modest beginning is rooted in a simple but ambitious aim: to create a positive working environment in which our workers thrive, and our services excel. After 23 years, we have grown from a small team of three to a company known for its safe and professional manner, while achieving the highest standards for our clients. We are ambitious and continue to expand, owing to our company vision and ethos. We have permanent locations throughout the Midlands, South Yorkshire and South Wales, including our extensive range of resources and assets to support our nationwide schemes. Our highly skilled workforce and wide range of plant and machinery ensure self-dependency and efficiency.

CR Civil Engineering is always investing in training, technology and machinery to refine its extensive civil engineering services, including civil, structural and geotechnical engineering and contracting, structural maintenance and repair and hard and soft landscaping, provided to the highways, water, rail and other sectors throughout the UK.

CR Civil Engineering is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace.Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?