Estimator – Highways Maintenance

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estimator to support a major Highways Maintenance contract in Oxfordshire. This role sits within a well-established commercial team delivering essential highway maintenance and improvement works for a local authority client.

This is a fast-paced role suited to a commercially astute individual with strong highways and NEC contract experience.

The Role

You will provide commercial and estimating support to the pre-construction and commercial team, with a specific focus on the development of Star Rates not included within the existing Schedule of Rates.

Key responsibilities include:

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Developing, pricing and preparing approximately 400 Star Rates for review and submission

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Supporting the commercial team in the identification and development of Star Rates

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Liaising with internal commercial and operational stakeholders to gather technical and cost information

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Engaging with and negotiating rates with relevant subcontractors and suppliers

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Ensuring all submissions comply with contractual, procedural and governance requirements

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Maintaining compliance with internal commercial standards and processes

About You

To be considered, you should have:

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A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline

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Strong commercial experience within highways maintenance or civil engineering

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Previous experience operating as an Estimator, Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Good working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts

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Experience using Highways Method of Measurement (HMM) and Schedules of Rates

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Strong negotiation, communication and organisational skills

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Proficiency in MS Excel and Microsoft Office

If interested please apply now and contact Luke Thompson for more information