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Senior Estimator (Ref: 9369)
September 24, 2019 | Comments Off on Senior Estimator (Ref: 9369)
If you are looking to develop your career in a customer facing commercial environment then we may have just the opportunity for you. We’re currently looking for an individual to join our Contracting business and play a key role in securing bids and tenders for road surfacing and civils work across the region. About the Role You will be an ambitious individual with great communication skills, who is confident and has a customer focused approach. Reporting to our Managing Estimator you’ll be responsible for undertaking the estimating process for new and on-going work, preparing cost estimates and ensuring technical compliance and understanding for each bid. You’ll be an adept problem solver, be able to build strong customer relationships and demonstrate a good level of commercial acumen. Other key deliverables include Help ensure we win new work at sustainable margins Ensuring all bids are submitted in accordance with IMS procedures Develop and maintain strong customer contacts maintaining a working knowledge of sub-contractors and an up to date resource database Establishing excellent trading relationships with both internal and external suppliers Study the commercial and technical requirements of any bid, managing those requirements to ensure the company is not exposed to any large degree of risk Liaison with fellow bid team members and site management Feasibility studies of clients requests What will you bring? An understanding and previous experience of demonstrable success within the sector Flexibility with the ability to take the initiative and drive activity forward Be a personable and collaborative team player Tenacious in approach, with the capability to plan and organise and operate to tight deadlines Ability to communicate and build relationships, with a strong Customer focus A critical and analytical mindset Excellent IT/System Skills What’s on offer? Competitive salary and benefits recognising the contribution you bring Opportunities for Career Progression An inclusive and safety focused culture with people at the heart of the business Why join Aggregate Industries? To be at the heart of construction, we see our people at the forefront of the construction industry, transforming it into a more sustainable future. We employ highly talented, experienced and motivated people from diverse backgrounds. We have industry-leading capability in innovation, enabling us to anticipate and meet the changing needs of our customers. We are committed to developing strong and positive relationships with the communities we live and work in. About Aggregate Industries We’re at the front line of the construction and infrastructure industries, producing and supplying an array of construction materials. With over 270 sites and more than 3,900 dedicated employees, we’re home to everything from aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete and precast concrete products. On top of that, we produce, import and supply construction materials, export aggregates and offer national road surfacing and contracting services. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.