Senior Estimator, Trafford

Senior Estimator

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About Barhale Barhale is a business founded on family values, established by Chairman Dennis Curran in 1980. As one of the largest privately‑owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, we have over forty years of experience providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services across multiple sectors, including water, transport and energy. Company Website https://www.barhale.co.uk/ Company Showcase Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqsoclCUZA Why join Barhale?

As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to high‑standard people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment with business strategy, ethos and philosophies. Job security, long‑term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes. A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients. Strong career progression demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within while believing this is a key driver of our success.

Senior Estimator The Role The Senior Estimator’s role is to lead estimates for civil engineering works in accordance with the Company's estimating systems and procedures. Working with other members of tender teams, the Senior Estimator develops customer solutions and secures sufficient work by value and type to meet the company's objectives. Key Responsibilities Lead Estimates

Undertake estimates in accordance with company procedures. Lead a team of estimators for larger tenders, mentoring and developing junior estimators. Identify opportunities and risks during the tender process. Liaise with the business unit, Bid Manager and Planner to agree on methodology and principles. Maintain a register of key assumptions within the estimate. Maintain tender estimate file. Provide indicative pricing support for business development. Obtain feedback from site teams on estimating adequacy and current costs.

Present estimates at adjudication

Prepare an estimating "adjudication pack". Present basis of estimate and key assumptions. Maintain notes of adjudication meetings. Close out actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as required.

Handover to site teams at contract award

Prepare estimating handover packs. Maintain notes of the handover meeting. Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to the estimate and key assumptions.

Key Measures and Targets

Winning work to meet the Company’s objectives. Developing a coherent and consistent tender submission with the use of key estimating assumptions. Developing a tender win strategy alongside the business unit teams. Supporting temporary works for tenders and for the design element of design and construct tenders.

Essential

Engineering or commercial background. HNC or equivalent in a related engineering qualification. Experience in water and civils. Proven track record working on tenders ranging up to £50m. Numerate and IT literate, familiar with estimating software and Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel. Chartered, incorporated status or similar. Confidence in dealing with customers and personnel within Barhale at a senior level.

Desirable

Knowledge of wastewater, rail, or the tunnelling sector.

Caring and Investing in You Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years and guide how we care and invest in people. As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We create a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, can enjoy security and can be part of a company that cares about them. Benefits

Competitive salary. Company pension. Life assurance. Private medical. 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days. 8 hours of volunteering. Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physical and financial wellbeing. Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice. Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/van (dependent on position). Leadership & management training and coaching. Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression. Development supported by internal and external training. Continuous service awards.

Would you like to know more? Please contact our Recruitment team via careers@barhale.co.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Location:: Trafford
Job Type:: FullTime

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