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Senior Estimator

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Posted By: Hays Construction and Property
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Date Posted: 17th Jun 2008
Salary: upto £35k
Location: Worcester
Reference Code: 1307795
Views Since Posting: 4
Full Description:

This client specialises in providing civil engineering support to large and small projects in the Three Counties and surrounding area. It's a job they've been doing proudly for over fifty years, working for both the public and private sector. Although they are a relatively small company, their staff is well skilled across the entire spectrum of civil engineering trades. A highly trained foreman leads each of their project teams and has many years' experience in the industry and most of this clients personnel have been with the Company for ten years or more. The Company is managed by a small team of very experienced engineers who in their time have all worked for national contractors on major roads, motorways and other heavy civil engineering projects.

The cumulative experience and expertise in the Company, plus local knowledge of the area they serve, provides clients with a great deal of confidence in their ability to meet the requirements. This is not just a matter of competence but service, versatility and willingness to adapt to any special demands of the project in hand. Their goal is to provide cost effective, dependable solutions for a wide variety of civil engineering tasks, but particularly 'essentials' such as groundworks and surfacing where quality and price are key elements

Estimating Role / Accountabilities

Responsible to: Managing Director

The main responsibility for this role is the financial control of individual projects including the estimating of all necessary sub-contractors at the most competitive prices, presentation and agreement of interim and final accounts for subcontractors and the client. Contract values £1200 to £4m

Duties and Responsibilities include:

This client require a Senior Estimator with a good grounding in Civil engineering and a proven track record in estimating. Knowledge of civil and groundworks projects values ranging from £1,200 upto £2million. You must be dedicated and proactive in your approach to work and willing to grow with a company and drive Walsh Construction forward. You will require a sound knowledge of methods of measurement and conditions of contract.

The Person

The successful candidate would be required to be self-motivated and to meet regular deadlines. It is essential that you have good communications skills, knowledge of Estimating procedures, legislation and relevant experience in building/construction.

You will have the empowerment to manage your own projects and to develop your own portfolio. So a sense of prioritisation and commercial awareness is a must.

The Benefits

This forward thinking company are looking to recruit the best in the field and due to the buoyancy of today’s market are willing to pay a competitive remuneration package to get the right candidate. This client value the loyalty, commitment, and enthusiasm of their team through competitive salaries, and a good benefits package.

The benefits are:

Salary upto £35,000 dependant upon experience
Company car or car allowance
Contributory pension scheme
Private Family Healthcare scheme
Performance related bonus scheme
Good career and promotion prospects

If you are keen to find out more about this exciting opportunity, then please call for a confidential discussion regarding the company, role and current projects. If you know of a colleague or friend who may be interested, please feel free to pass on these details.