Senior Estimator

Job title: Senior Estimator Job Type: Permanent Start date: ASAP - depending on security clearance Pay rate/ Benefits: £80,000-£85,000 plus car allowance Location: Whitehaven Hours of work: 40 hours per week , Monday to Friday Role information: * Ensure company governance procedures are followed at all times * Work in coordination with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing * Agree methodologies and outputs for key activities with planner and, where appropriate, with Bid Manager / Design Manger * Provide advice to Bid Manager / Design Manager on most cost effective design options * Price alternative design solutions * Procedure competitive price using methodologies and outputs etc to suit conditions/ situations relevant to the scheme. * Advise Bid Manager of sufficiency of client bill of quantity / activity schedule and arrange for full quantity take off or checking as required. Applicants must have experience of the following: * Sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques * Knowledge of relevant procurement legislation * Commercial awareness of different forms of contract UK National Security Vetting Status - All candidates must be able to obtain SC clearance