HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction Ltd
Senior Estimator
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Estimator
£80,000 - £85,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience - plus a company car/car allowance)
Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
London Paddington or Swindon Head Office
About Us
HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction Limited is a leading international civil engineering company, specialising in complex market segments such as Transportation, Energy, Tunnelling, Building, Civil and Structural Engineering.
HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction Limited are proud of our achievements and our reputation for innovation, dynamism and excellence and we are conscious of the fact that this success has been built firmly on the commitment and dedication of each member of our team.
About the Role
We are looking to expand our Work Winning team with a skilled and enthusiastic Estimator to be based in our Head Office in Swindon, Wiltshire.
- The role will require you to assist with the preparations of detailed and accurate pricing for tenders and support Clients with pricing support for early contractor involvement projects.
- You will work in coordination with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing and agree methodologies and outputs for key activities with planners and, where appropriate, with the Bid Manager/Design Manager.
- The role requires you to produce competitive prices using methodologies and outputs etc to suit conditions/situations relevant to the scheme and advise the Bid Manager of the sufficiency of the client bill of quantity/activity schedule and arrange for full quantity take off or checking as required.
- You will also be responsible for preparing final pricing documentation for inclusion with tender submissions and, where possible, ensuring pricing maintains a positive cash flow throughout the project.
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Please note that this role will be office based 5 days per week until successful completion of your probationary period where you can apply to work from home 1 day per week.
About You
Within this role, you will be required to have a sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques as well as knowledge of relevant procurement legislation. You will have an awareness of different forms of contract and a detailed knowledge of estimating software packages.
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What We Offer
We will provide a competitive salary and benefits (including pension and health care plan), accommodation allowance (if outside of a reasonable commuting distance) and access to outstanding training and career opportunities.
How to Apply
If you have a passion for quality, an innovative mind, the drive and determination to succeed, and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you.
Please e-mail your CV and covering letter to: careers@hochtief.co.uk
HOCHTIEF recognises the benefit of diversity and welcomes all applications.
HOCHTIEF is working with our Preferred Suppliers therefore any unsolicited applications received from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered.
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