Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator Civil Engineering and Groundworks

Working hours:

07 00 Monday to Friday

Work Location:

Aston, Birmingham (flexible working options)

Job type:
Full-time

Company:
McDermotts Building and Civil Engineering Ltd

Due to our continued growth and success, McDermotts is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our dynamic team. The role is ideal for someone with strong experience in commercial groundworks and civil engineering looking to contribute to a thriving, family-founded business with national reach.

• Record, review and prioritise new tender opportunities as they arise.
• Analyse Tender Document including but not limited to drawings, specifications, scope of works, site investigations to ensure a robust and competitive tender submission.
• Engage and liaise with other stakeholders within the business including commercial, production, planning and procurement as required.
• Where required, produce accurate take-offs and BOQs using appropriate software.
• Ensure appropriate sub-contract and supplier quotations are obtained, collated and assessed for competitiveness.
• Price bills/schedules analytically from first principles and produce quote comparisons using estimating software.
• Evaluate risks and opportunities including value engineering options.
• Critically review and analyse client programmes to ensure alignment with agreed outputs, methodology and sequencing.
• Lead and present tender adjudications in detail seeking final adjudication from company directors.
• Submit detailed tenders (in required format), including any assumptions or clarifications as required.
• Attend client mid, pre and post tender meetings as required.
• Prepare and deliver tender information for internal handover to the contract team.
• Maintain and develop collaborative customer relationships.
• Obtain and collate feedback on tender submission.
• Assist in the development of trainee estimators.
• Maintain and update cost databases, records, and historical data for future benchmarking.
• Provide accurate cost reports and advice to senior management.

Essential:

• at least 5 years experience in an estimating background or similar role.
• knowledge of varying forms of contract JCT, NEC3/4.
• Strong commercial and analytical acumen with ability to analyse data.
• Understanding of standard and unique Risks & Opportunities.
• in depth practical knowledge of varying forms of measurement SMM7, CESSM, Highway MOM, NRM.
• Appropriate higher-level qualification in Construction / Civil Engineering.

Desirable:

• Appropriate Civil Engineering experience.
• Experience of Conquest estimating packages an advantage but not essential.
• Working towards membership of a professional body (e.g. RICS, ICE, or CIOB).

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively individually and part of the wider team.
• Resilience when working to fixed deadlines.
• A good track record of maintaining relationships with new and existing customers.
• A strong track record of success preparing Commercial Groundworks, Civil Engineering and Highways Infrastructure tenders.
• Hands on with good communication skills at all levels.
• IT literate Proficient in use of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel) and Conquest (desirable)

• Competitive salary and holiday entitlement (increasing with length of service)
• Additional holiday on Birthday
• Flexibility to extend annual leave
• Comprehensive health and medical insurance
• Support in professional development
• Ongoing training and development
• Death in Service
• Company car or allowance
• Free on-site parking
• Referral scheme
• Company events and recognition

McDermotts is a leading civil engineering and groundworks some of the largest construction companies across UK. Established in 1994, we pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, professional certifications and commitment to employee growth.

We are a family business that operates with the same customer focus and values we started with. Construction is our passion, and we believe that the industry can provide rich and rewarding experiences.

Our certifications include: CIOB, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, NHSS
30, SSIP, Achilles Building…