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Overview

Our team Connect Plus Services is responsible for operating and maintaining the M25 network, including all adjoining trunk and slip roads on behalf of Connect Plus and National Highways.

Join our team Commercial Team as a Senior Estimator working within our Change Team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake estimates in accordance with the companies’ policies and procedures.
• Review technical reports, drawings and specifications to prepare accurate costing sheets for materials, labour and equipment.
• Translate measurements from drawings and specifications and prepare Bills of Quantities and Schedules of Rates.
• Oversee and/or interrogate design options and value solutions, and 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 the development of the risk evaluation from a pricing/budgetary point of view.
• Liaise with members of the Change team, wider Connect Plus Services team, other business units and supply chain to develop and understand methodologies and principles proposed.
• Maintain and update library of rates on Candy estimating software.

Qualifications

• Infrastructure Main Contractor background ideally within the Highways term-maintenance market.
• Previous experience in Estimating of Heavy Civil Engineering Projects; Commercial or operational background considered.
• Chartered by relevant industry recognised chartership (e.g., ICE, CICES, RICS, CIOB). (desirable)
• Proficient in the use of Excel (Word, Outlook) and similar software.
• Experienced estimating background using Candy Estimating Software (desirable).
• A valid CSCS card.
• Working knowledge of Lean Construction principles and cost planning within long-term highway maintenance settings is desirable.
• Understanding of BIM and ability to read and assemble BIM models and produce appropriate reports from them is desirable.
• Good working knowledge of pricing and quantification methods.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to form effective relationships with internal and external partners.

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.

Benefits

We offer a full range of benefits and the flexibility to shape the package that’s right for you. Here are some key benefits:

• Smart working, with flexible start/finish times and up to 40% remote working where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Family friendly policies including maternity/adoption and paternity/partner leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.

About Us

Connect Plus Services (CPS) brings together the collective strength of our parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Atkins and Egis Road Operation UK. With around 600 people across eight locations on the M25 network, we manage the operation of the M25 24/7/365, from routine maintenance to whole-life asset management.

Diversity and inclusion

We believe diversity and inclusion are essential components of a successful, happy workplace. We are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. For more information, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and AFBE, and we have commitments to inclusive hiring practices. We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum requirements.

For more information, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are continually improving our resourcing process to be fair and inclusive. If you have feedback, please share it at candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com.

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