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Job Title: Estimator
Sector: Highways/Civils
Location: North Tyneside, Newcastle
Salary: £40,000 plus packageAre you passionate about Estimating on Civils projects?
Do you love working in a team to help produce quality tenders andestimates?
Tired of short-term contracted jobs and looking for something permanent with an established company?
If the above sounds like you, then you've come to right place! We're looking for a quality Civils Estimator to work for a top tier contractor in the Newcastle, North Tyneside area.
The purpose of this role is to provide business development, estimatingand commercial support to the Highways and Civil Engineering division. The role will focus on the delivery of all Estimating requirements and maximising the value for money on all contracts and enabling growth of our civil engineering and construction team.
What you'll be doing:
* Measure and Prepare fully Priced Bills of Quantities and/or Activity Schedules for Public* realm, Highways, Civil engineering and Infrastructure works in North Tyneside.
* Be familiar with pre-contract and pre-construction environments and also be able to compile
* projects budgets and cost plans to agreed timescales
* Carry out take-offs from drawings either by hand or preferably using CAD software.
* Carry out full appraisals and comparisons of tender returns.
* Carry out rate build-ups from site output data.
* Provide input into Project Programming and valuing of same.
* Workclosely with project staff to facilitate value engineering, plan and programme works.
* Support Senior Management and Quantity Surveying Staff in the appointment and
* management of contractors, suppliers and consultants.
* Effectively manage workload planning and be proactive in taking appropriate action to avoid
* pre-construction delays.
* Support the delivery teams to keep accurate and detailed records.
* Work closely and effectively across both business development, design and construction* teams to support the successful and integrated delivery of schemes during the preconstruction
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* Support the projectQuantity Surveyor in preparing quotations for project variations following
* NEC Project Manager Instructions or compensationevents.
* Managing own workload and meet the project deadlines.
What we're looking for:
* Appropriately qualifiedin quantity surveying, construction management or similar.
* Demonstrate experience and ability to carry out the role competently.
* Be able to prioritise work and complete all requirements within agreed deadlines.
* Wide knowledge of construction techniques and outputs associated with them.
* Commitment to become Chartered with relevant Organisation within minimum agreed timescales.
* Good writing and numeracy skills.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Be able to communicate with people effectively in a friendly courteous manner through good
* presentation skills.
* Hold a full driving licence.
* Be proficientin a wide range of IT skills including CAD and Microsoft Office 365 packages.
Desired Certifications/Tickets:
* Knowledge of CDM and relevant legislation.
* Knowledge of project management processes.
* Knowledge of NEC forms of contract.* Knowledge of MS Project or similar programme tools.
* Be proficient at reading and taking off drawings, BOQ's and specifications.
* Knowledge of typical construction contract terms and conditions.
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What's in it for you?
* A competitive basic salary of £40,000.
* 23 days' holiday (rising to 27)with the opportunity to buy extra leave.
* The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or acause of your choice.
* Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoptionand shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more!
* Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology.
* Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform.
You'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You'll be joining a network of63,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.
Industry: Buildingand Construction
Salary: £38000 - £40000 per annum + Pension, Holidays, Discounts
Salary Benefits: Pension, Holidays, Discounts
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: Civils, Highways, Estimating, Surveying
Contact Name: Danial Alias
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