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Senior Estimator

Jackson Civil Engineering, Chesterfield, Missouri, United States, 63005

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We are now on the lookout for a

Senior Estimator

to join work out of our Chesterfield office. The main purpose of this role is to deal with the preparation, processing and submission of tenders for contracts by calculating the costs involved in supplying a product or service that meets the client’s technical specification.

Other main duties include:

Manage and co-ordinate information for bids

Gain and understanding of what the client’s needs are

Collecting quotes from suppliers and sub-contractors

Assessing and advising on commercial risk

Seeking innovation in all aspects of the bid

Preparing and submitting quotations for work

Researching materials, equipment, and labour costs

Clearly convey the financial elements of a tender to site staff at tender handover

Ensure all work complies with quality, safety and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures

Involvement in review/ input to quality submissions

Are you the person we are looking for? We are seeking a self-motivated individual with excellent communication and presentation skills, who has good commercial awareness and problem-solving skills. Must also have strong numerical and analytical skills and be able to pay close attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estimating in civil engineering, with experience of projects of a similar nature which include highways, earthworks, and infrastructure. You must also have sound knowledge of spreadsheets and other estimating packages.

We also offer some fantastic perks! We don’t just offer a great place to work with a family feel atmosphere; we also offer:

Life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)

Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday!)

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance program

Employee platform benefits

Free on-site parking

Company social events

Regular fun days and charity events hosted in the office

A supportive business who wants to help you progress in your career

“The Great Escape” – leaving an hour earlier on a Friday!

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 or adjustments.

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within two weeks please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

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