Estimator / Senior Estimator

Location: Tamworth

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Due to continued growth we now need to recruit an Estimator/ Senior Estimator to work on the AOMR Framework, as part of the Environment Agency Framework. The Asset Operational Maintenance and Response contract involves schemes both planned and Emergency with values up to £1m. Jackson Civil Engineering have been awarded three ‘hubs’, covering the Midlands, East and Southeast of the country. Works may be Client or Contractor designed. The role will involve both the initial pricing of schemes both direct award and competitively tendered, along with the commercial management of those schemes through to completion. Location to be Tamworth as a base, with some travel to Huntingdon, Peterborough, or similar. There will be the occasional need to attend meetings and reviews at head office in Ipswich.

Key Responsibilities

Contract management for orders.
Contract administration.
Involvement with target cost setting, checking, and establishing thereof.
Subcontract procurement and management of early works.
Liaison with the regions during construction phase - 2-way knowledge transfer
Liaison with JCE estimating department where required. Whilst smaller contracts we expect the candidate to prices, larger schemes will involve input from JCE’s central estimating team.
Team management
Client interface
Performance and financial management and tracking to maximise KPI returns
Standard QS functions in terms of monthly reporting, management, variations etc

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process.

Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance on 01473 238300.

Skills Required

We are looking for someone with experience as an estimator and also some exposure as a Quantity Surveyor.
An ambitious individual with great communication skills, who is confident with a flexible approach
Must have experience working on civil engineering schemes with a main contractor.
Candidates must be eligibile to work in the UK

Benefits Package

Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
‘The Great Escape’ - leaving work early every Friday!
Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
Extensive training programmes
Cycle-to-work scheme
Employee Benefits Platform & Employee Assistance Programme
Company social calendar including regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career
Company car / car allowance

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  • 01473 238300
  • enquiries@jackson-civils.co.uk
  • 30 White House Road, Ipswich IP1 5LT