Your new company

You will be joining a Tier 1 contractor based in the Birmingham area operating within the water industry. This multi-accredited and high-profile contractor has a strong pipeline of work in the water industry, delivering wastewater treatment projects directly for Severn Trent Water and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Their commitment to delivering an exceptional standard of work has positioned them as a leader in the industry, and with a strong orderbook of AMP8 works, they are looking to grow their pre-contract team.

This is a full-time remote position with occasional travel to their Birmingham office (2 days per week).

Your new role

• Supporting generation of tenders, proposing costs and estimate resources for projects
• Guide junior estimating team members on projects by promoting best practice.
• Support the winning of contracts while minimising risk and maximising profit by estimating the costs for tenders, negotiating with suppliers and subcontracts, and supporting value engineering.
• Contribute to the process of assessing, preparing, validating, adjudication, and final submission of tenders. This includes minimising subcontractor and material costs, communicating with design, planning, commercial and bid management functions.
• Estimate costs in order to meet or exceed customer requirements, including obtaining and negotiating quotes.
• Build and retain commercial relationships with customers, consultants, contractors, suppliers and subcontractors during the tender and fulfilment process
• Participate in the handover of the project (PEP) to the fulfilment team (procurement, commercial management, project management etc)
• Establish and plan the requirements for internal and external resources, in particular identifying and coordinating suppliers and subcontractors
• Provide regular, accurate and consolidated reports and forecasts.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience estimating within heavy civils, ideally with a main contractor
• Ability to estimate from first principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, estimating system software
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return

• Negotiable starting salary (dependent on experience)
• Company car or car allowance
• 26 days’ annual leave (option to buy/sell holiday) plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working (2 days’ office, 3 days’ remote)
• Company pension scheme (matched up to 7%)
• Fuel card
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
• Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an industry-leading contractor and more.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or alternatively email a copy to james.mayfield-potter@hays.com quoting job reference #4717481.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.