Estimator

We are recruiting for an Estimator to join our Commercial team in Beverley. 
 
•    Up to £65k doe plus a company car / car allowance 
 
There’s never been a more exciting time to join us. With increasing investment in water, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure, we’re growing fast - and we’re looking for passionate people to grow with us. 
 
We specialise in sustainable water asset management solutions, delivering exceptional value outcomes in potable water, wastewater and the environment.

You will be responsible for receiving, managing, processing and submitting bespoke and framework tenders, as well as supporting the Quantity Surveyors with pricing non-Schedule of Rate Variations. 
 
•    Receive enquiries and tenders for works not covered through Framework schedule of rates pricing.
•    Co-ordinate and manage the tender process; arranging an initial start-up meeting, setting a tender programme and list of actions, liaising with key stakeholders through the tender process, and ensuring tender outputs are achieved and deadlines are met.
•    Take-off quantities from the Scope Information for pricing.
•    Assess the requirements for temporary works, method related works, and preliminary items in co-ordination with Delivery colleagues (Project Manager / Site Co-ordinator).
•    Price work items from first principles, building up Rates and Activities using labour, materials, and plant costs.
•    Liaise with subcontractors to obtain competitive prices for specialist works.
•    Assess contracts for risks and opportunities.
•    Produce cashflow forecasts.
•    Carry out thorough financial negotiations as required in order to secure client contracts.
•    Form close working relationships with our clients to identify their precise requirements and ensure that pricing schedules allow for the delivery of projects that accurately meet their expectations.
•    Maintain order book turnover and gross margin projections 

•    Relevant degree in Estimating, Quantity Surveying, construction related discipline, or significant work experience.
•    Experience of pricing works to NEC contracts.
•    Experience of pricing works from first principles.
•    Possess strong IT skills, in particular MS Excel.
•    Full driving licence.

Holidays
•    You will receive 24 days’ paid holiday per annum, rising to 25 after two years’ service.
•    Options to buy five extra days using the Holiday Scheme.
•    Volunteering day - up to two days per year to contribute to our local communities.
•    Enhanced occupational maternity leave policy.
 
Finance / Rewards 
•    Up to £65k, plus company car or car allowance
•    Pension – You will receive a 6% company pension contribution.
•    Life Assurance.
•    Income protection 
•    Benifex Platform - including the Technology Scheme, Dental Plan, and the Bike Scheme
 
 
Health and Wellbeing 
•    Private Medical Insurance
•    Eyecare Scheme