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Our team shape projects that connect communities and impact daily life for millions. Our commitment to sustainability looks even further – generations further.About The Role

Our team shape projects that connect communities and impact daily life for millions. Our commitment to sustainability looks even further – generations further.

Join our Major Projects team as a Senior Estimator initially working within Highways.

Role Purpose

Supporting the Managing Estimator to develop estimates from 1st Principles associated across multiple stages of the pricing process including post tender stage pricing.Be a senior member of the team developing the price, mentoring, and supporting junior members of the estimating team.Stakeholder management to produce the Estimate e.g., planning, procurement, sustainability etcWhere appropriate working closely with other Balfour Beatty or JV partners, the delivery teams to ensure a unified approach and pricing submission.

What you''ll be doing

As a Senior Estimator, you will have the following accountabilities:

Undertake estimates in accordance with the companies’ policies and procedures.Review customer’s drawings and specifications to prepare accurate costing sheets for materials, labour and equipment.Oversee and/or interrogate design options and ‘value’ solutions, and if appropriate, identify the attractiveness of a project based on sound estimating principles.Mentor and support more junior members of the team.Record assumptions and identify risks and opportunities including supporting developing the risk evaluation from a pricing/budgetary point of view.Liaise with members of the project team, other BB business units and supply chain to develop and understand methodologies and principles proposed.

Who we''re looking for

Civil Engineering Main Contractor background ideally mainly experienced in the Highways and/or Heavy Civil Engineering market on complex projects.Experience in Complex Reinforced Concrete or Integrated Structures is desirable.Previous experience in Estimating of Complex multi-faceted Highways and Civil Engineering ProjectsChartered by relevant industry recognised chartership e.g., ICE, CICES, RICS, CIOB Etc (desirable).Proficient in the use of excel and similar software.Experienced estimating background using Candy Estimating Software (desirable).A valid CSCS card.Working knowledge of best practice solutions and optimisation of innovative ideas and an understanding of the principles of Lean Construction and 5D cost planning is desirable.An understanding of BIM and how to read and assemble BIM models and produce appropriate reports from them is desirable.Good working knowledge of pricing and quantification methods including but not limited to Methos of Measurement for Highways is required.Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required, coupled with an ability to form effective relationships with partners under time pressure.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

Benefits

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leavePension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence ''Employer Recognition Scheme'' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.comSeniority level

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