Senior Estimator - Highways

Posted 29 Apr 2024

Tarmac Trading Ltd

Bow (Building or Construction)


Job Type:permanentDuration:
Category:Building or ConstructionRecruiter Reference:tarmac/TP/47943/5477
URL for Applications:Apply HereSalary:Competitive Salary + Car / Allowance + Benefits Package

Are you a passionate and dynamic Senior Estimator looking for your next role?  Then have a read of what we have to offer.  

At Riney, our people are our company.  Riney is a long-established Civil Engineering company who have operated in the Greater London area for over 40 years specialising in Highway Maintenance Contracts. Working alongside many Local Authorities and Councils, our well-earned reputation is built on local knowledge, reliability, quality products, services and a customer focused delivery.

We are currently recruiting for a suitably experienced Senior Estimator to join our friendly team located at Wick lane in Bow. We would be interested to receive applications from candidates who live in or can commute form some of the following areas, Poplar, Stratford, East Ham, Islington, London, Wanstead, Barking, Greenwich, Woolwich, Walthamstow, Hackney, Chigwell, Tottenham, Enfield, Dagenham, Ilford, Rainham and the surrounding areas.

Due to the nature and experience of the team, we proactively support a hybrid working model.

As part of the national Tarmac business which sits within the global CRH family, the career opportunities are limitless. We have huge ambitions for the future and want to continue our growth and innovation to remain at the leading edge of our industry. Interested? Then please read on...

Main Responsibilities

As the Senior Estimator you will have worked in a similar industry with experience of working on Highways, Infrastructure or Maintenance Projects. This role reports to the Bid Director.

Other responsibilities for this role will include (not exhaustive):

  • Be an integral member of the team, you must be experienced in working to Highways method of measurement
  • You will build a strong relationship with internal and client counterparts, along with our supply chain for quotations
  • Pricing of SOR items for Term Maintenance Contracts
  • Strong knowledge of Highways Method of Measurements
  • Analysing of tender enquiry documents and be proactive in your approach
  • Drafting BOQ from spec and drawings where necessary to support the works
  • Pricing from First Principles
  • Work closely with the Estimating and Operations teams across all packages of works to drive and deliver solutions
The Ideal Candidate

As our ideal Senior Estimator you will have:

  • ESSENTIAL - The use of Causeway 3 estimating software and/or similar estimating package
  • The ability to work independently preparing the fully compliant bid ready for settlement
  • The ability to follow internal compliance requirements
  • Working knowledge of Ch. 8 part 1,2 and 3, TSRGD 2016, Safety of Streetworks & Roadworks Code of Practice
  • Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • Good oral, written communication; and presentation skills with strong numeracy and analytical ability

In this role you will be in liaison with stakeholders across the businesses of Riney, Tarmac, CRH and local authorities where you must be able to travel across the region of work

Why Us

In addition to the role of Senior Estimator we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Enhanced holiday entitlement
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
  • Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause
  • Training and development opportunities

Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future?

Riney is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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