Senior Quantity Surveyor[1159349]

Description

• Leads a team preparing submissions, and cost planning for projects, adhering to estimating procedures and collaborating with Operational leads for outputs/requirements and compiling team preliminaries costings.
• Have the ability and competence to review all tender documentation, inclusive of analysing works information (drawings, GI, specifications etc)
• Work closely with the procurement department for tender requirements.
• Oversees overall management of each tender, liaising and working with a strong and willing team of estimators.
• Oversees all final submission of estimates for each project ensuring compliance and up to relevant standard.
• Present tender submission to key stakeholders and demonstrate full knowledge and understanding of the specific project.
• Developing the skills and knowledge of the estimating team, providing guidance as and when required, daily.
• Coordinates management of the BOQ/Works Information measurement take off’s/checks.
• Work closely with the Commercial Manager on the contract terms and conditions which could affect the tender prices.
• Assist in the selection of potential tender opportunities within the Pre-construction Manager and present to Operational leads for each region.

Requirements

• 10 years+ of estimating experience
• Have experience in managing tender submissions, ranging from 50k to 20 million.
• Understanding and experience of mainly the highways and water sector
• Willingness to undertake further training and development
• Understanding and knowledge of market rates, with management/maintenance of our own cost library.
• Full understanding of business processes, operations, PQQ and Tender Library
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Expertise and understanding of Candy and/or Causeway, and have a good understanding of Microsoft Excel
• Strong strategic marketing skills
• Full understanding of business needs, clientele, and audiences
• Attention to detail
• Ability to influence and develop winning strategies for tenders.
• Understanding of construction contracts, predominately NEC4.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary depending on experience
• Company Pension plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company Vehicle
• Company healthcare plan

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance