Your new company

Our client, a leading civil engineering and groundworks contractor based in Derby, is seeking an Estimator to join their pre-contract team. This multi-accredited organisation operates across a multitude of sectors, including the commercial, industrial and energy industries, and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and hands-on professional development. They boast an impressive list of high-profile clientele delivering projects valued at up to £20m, and due to continued success, they are looking to onboard an Estimator to join their business. This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Derby office with occasional site travel and the option for flexible working.

Your new role

• Preparing and submitting tenders from first principles, including obtaining quotations for subcontract work, materials and plant, and compiling programmes
• Liaising with clients to ensure a full understanding of their requirements is obtained
• Assisting in checking details of order and preparing documentation for, and attending, handover meetings with the contracts department if tenders are successful
• Assisting junior staff when required to ensure competence in the duties required of them
• Representing the company at all times and promoting good relations with clients (and their representatives), subcontractors and the general public
• Conducting site visits to determine factors that could influence the cost of undertaking works.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience estimating within the Civil Engineering and/or Construction industries
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Ability to estimate from first principles
• Good understanding of industry software such as Microsoft Project
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return

• Salary up to £55,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Company car or car allowance (up to £6,600 per annum)
• 34 days’ annual leave
• Flexible working
• Company pension scheme (matched up to 5%)
• Profit share scheme
• Private health insurance
• Reimbursed business mileage
• Continuous training and development
• Reimbursed professional fee to a recognised body (e.g. RICS, ICE or similar)
• Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
• Opportunity to grow and progress your career with a forward-thinking and employee-first principal contractor.

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 the job reference number #4645214.

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