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White Collar Construction has a client that delivers complex and sustainable engineering projects across the UK, with a strong presence in West Midlands.Working across key sectors including infrastructure on a large scale, sports stadiums, highways, rail, and full build packages for commercial units, and are active on numerous frameworks and high-profile projects. The culture is built on excellence, collaboration, and supporting professional growth in an inclusive environment.Were currently looking for a Senior Estimator to join our Regional Civils pre-construction team. In this role, youll support bids and produce first class competitive tenders, playing a key part in securing new work and delivering high-quality pre-construction services.The role is based near Leamington with a hybrid working model (1 day per week home) offering flexibility between home, office, and site/client visits.Your teamThe following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.People are at the heart of what we do. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, nationality or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.Making PossibleAs a Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for the following:Coordinate with bid teams, colleagues in the estimating department, the wider Pre-construction team.Estimating projects from BoQs and 1st PrincipalsManage and deliver cost estimates at various stages in scheme development, scope definition and design maturity to meet challenging timescales, including multiple iterations of budget and target pricesSupport the project teams in preparing project budget costs, advising on value engineering and efficiencies and production of the Construction Target cost. xjdpvnf Contribute to optioneering and feasibility assessments, value engineering proposals, liaise with bid and project teams representing a range of disciplines to develop and refine proposals and budget costs through to final target price estimatesLiaise with clients, designers and other consultants, quantity surveyors and other third partiesOrganise and administer tender documents, correspondence, enquiries and quotationsChallenge and contribute to all aspects of the bid preparation and submission and investigate safe and cost-effective solutionsCollect and distribute feedback and maintain awareness of the latest techniquesPrepare cost estimates from first principles using Candy estimating softwareOrganise and participate in bid preparation and review meetingsPrepare tender summary information and price risk and opportunity registersPrepare and communicate estimated information for bid review meetings and for handover to project teamsWhat do you bring to the role?Suitable civil engineering project experience in management, engineering or commercial rolesProven estimating experience in civil engineering bidsConsiderable variety in types of work and disciplines priced, with understanding of methods and typical production rates/outputsDemonstrable understanding of common forms of contractShould demonstrate leadership and management skills and have experience of managing a team to achieve deadlinesWhats in it for you?Competitive salaryA wide range of family-friendly policiesCompany car/car allowance/travel allowanceBonusThe application processFor more information about the vacancy please submit your CV or contact Rob Dolman