About the role
Balfour Beatty are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Estimator – Driven and Specialist Piling to join our team. This pivotal role is part of our dynamic team responsible for developing competitive bids and tenders to secure projects that align with our business objectives. As a Senior Estimator, you will bring a wealth of experience in piling and ground engineering to the table, driving cost-effective and innovative solutions for our clients while ensuring quality, safety, and compliance.
In this role, you will play an essential part in our tendering process, working closely with clients to identify their needs, accurately estimating project costs, and ensuring we provide the most efficient and safe design solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for ground engineering who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
What you’ll be doing

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Educational Background: A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a similar field. Alternatively, significant experience in piling and ground engineering operations and design will be considered.
• Technical Expertise: Extensive experience in the estimation of piling and geotechnical foundation works, with a deep understanding of ground engineering principles, methodologies, and market trends.
• CSCS Card: A valid CSCS card is essential for this role.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present and explain complex technical information to clients and colleagues alike.
• Deadline-Driven: Proven ability to work under tight deadlines, managing multiple tenders simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Customer Focus: A strong customer-centric approach, with a passion for building long-term relationships and ensuring that client needs are met effectively.
• Leadership and Teamwork: Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor others within your team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, think creatively, and develop solutions that meet both client needs and business objectives.
• IT Proficiency: Familiarity with estimating software and other tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency in bid preparation.

ROLE PURPOSE:

As a Senior Estimator, you will be integral to developing and pricing geotechnical foundation work, including piling and ground engineering solutions. You will ensure that each tender is not only competitive but meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction. Your ability to bring innovative thinking to pricing strategies, together with your in-depth technical expertise, will help us deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the desired specifications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Tender Development: Lead the preparation and submission of tenders for piling and ground engineering works, ensuring that all costs are accurately captured and aligned with client specifications and project requirements.
• Cost Estimation: Generate detailed and accurate cost estimates for piling and geotechnical foundation works, ensuring that all elements of the project are covered, including labor, materials, equipment, and overheads.
• Innovation in Pricing: Utilize your technical expertise to develop innovative pricing solutions that are competitive while maintaining profit margins and ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Work closely with both internal and external stakeholders, including project managers, engineers, and clients, to ensure that tender proposals meet the client’s objectives and adhere to Balfour Beatty’s standards of safety and excellence.
• Client Engagement: Attend pre-contract meetings, client briefings, and other stakeholder meetings to understand project requirements, build strong relationships, and enhance our competitive edge.
• Risk and Opportunity Management: Identify potential risks, challenges, and opportunities within the project scope and incorporate mitigation strategies into the cost base.
• Project Delivery: Support the delivery of successful projects by maintaining a clear line of communication between estimating teams, operational teams, and clients throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the development of best practices in estimating processes, ensuring the use of the latest industry techniques and technologies to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Health, Safety & Compliance: Ensure all estimates are developed with a focus on maintaining zero harm, complying with health and safety standards, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
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