Lead Estimator

Your new company
Client is proud to bea key partner on Scottish Water SR21 Framework. And will successfully andsafely work with Scottish Water to jointly deliver SR21, a six-year water andwastewater infrastructure pan Scotland capital investment programme. Due toongoing growth, we have exciting opportunities for experienced Lead Estimatorto join our growing Water division!!
We are responsible forthe delivery of a pan Scotland £700M water and wastewater infrastructureprogramme over a 6-year alliance framework.
Where we are able, wework flexibly. Believing that empowered colleagues are happier and moreproductive. In this role, there will be opportunity to work in a flexible way.This could mean splitting your time, based on business need between site, theoffice and home. Your contract location will remain as your place of work.Flexibility and hybrid working is managed on a case-by-case basis so pleasedon't be afraid to ask in your interview about the flexibility on offer.
Your new role
As the Lead Estimatoryou will be part of our Operations Team who are responsible for ensuring thesafe and efficient delivery of our water infrastructure and civil engineeringprojects.
If you are interestedin joining a dynamic and growing team driving project delivery throughinnovation and sustainable solutions, then we are interested in hearing fromyou.
As the Lead Estimatoryour duties and responsibilities will include:

• To provide estimating support with bids and contracts to ensure robust pricing, risk management and governance
• To assist and advise the Senior Management Team on commercial influences and risks around any bids
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to produce accurate and timely estimates/cost data
• To ensure where possible supplier/subcontractor terms are back-to-back with the client requirements and if not to impact assess any deviations
• Responsible for prioritising workload and supporting the team to produce results in a timely manner to meet business needs
• Day to day liaison with, and influencing of, key stakeholders, such as customers and operational colleagues
• To develop and implement changes to process, following understanding of a need to make changes to improve performance
• Provide post award support to the Ops and Commercial teams, ensuring tender model and pricing is understood
• Travelling to sites to ascertain scope of works as & when required

What you\'ll need to succeed
Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

• Experience within the water industry is essential, preferably within both water and wastewater, infra and non-infra environments, but also advantageous to have other utility estimating experience
• Preferably experience of delivering water and/or wastewater projects
• Effective communication and negotiating skills
• Excellent people management skills
• Ability and desire to identify opportunities and influence change
• Ability to react to constant workloads and delegate accordingly
• Commercial and contractual knowledge and understanding of various forms of NEC Contracts (Options A to E)
• Able to follow process and governance
• Able to present and use planning and visual software applications
• Knowledge of estimating tools and techniques
• Knowledge of estimating software packages such as Conquest, Causeway, Candy etc

Qualifications:
Preferably degreequalified in engineering, Quantity Surveying, cost & planning or similar,but industry experience will also be considered

What you'll get in return

As a valued employeeyou'll be entitled to:

• Company car/car allowance and fuel card
• Private Health Care
• Company car Or Allowance and Fuel Card with a range of Hybrid and Electric Cars
• Matched Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities to progress in a successful company
• Life Assurance
• The option to take out Personal Accident Insurance
• The option to partake in Payroll giving
• Salary Finance - an online portal offering financial support via articles, videos and blogs. You can apply for loans and savings schemes via payroll
• 25 days\' annual leave plus 8 days\' bank holiday
• Who doesn't like a discount? You will have access to your 'My Rewards' portal. This provides amazing reductions on 1000's of purchases including Mobile Phone, Utility bills & top retail brand discounts.

Here's a few so youcan see the type of saving's you can make:

• Up to 7% discounts on major supermarkets
• Up to 52% on Cinema tickets
• Up to 33% on holidays and travel
• Up to 10% on restaurants and takeaways
• Up to 25% off gym membership

What you need to do now
If you\'re interestedin this role, click \'apply now\' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, orcall us now.
If this job isn\'tquite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact usfor a confidential discussion on your career.

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