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Senior Estimator (Ref: 9510)

Job Description

Combine your estimating, pricing and communication skills in this pivotal role within Aggregate Industries. Do you have the desire to understand the commercial and technical requirements of our bid process whilst acting as customer contact. As Estimator you’ll join our spirited and professional Contracting team. Reporting to our Managing Estimator, you’ll be responsible for all estimating functions from our Exeter office and for leading and successfully pricing commercial tenders involving surfacing works and minor civils on behalf of our Southern paving business. About the role Playing a key role as Estimator, you’ll be responsible for ensuring bids are submitted in accordance with IMS procedures, working with the Regional Operations team, in developing a secure and sustainable order book that delivers the requirements of the business plan. Other key accountabilities include: Successful development and management of key customer relationships Winning new work at sustainable margins Establishing excellent trading relationships with both internal and external suppliers Preferential surfacing background with a proven estimating track record Ideally qualified to HNC level Study the commercial and technical requirements of the bid making due allowance for and manage those requirements that may place the company at risk or provide commercial opportunities What will you bring? Highly motivated and willing to focus and commit Dealing with different stakeholder with differing levels of knowledge Committed to exceeding expectations Excellent communicator What can we offer you? Competitive Salary, bonus and benefits recognising the contribution you bring Opportunities for Career Progression both at home and abroad An inclusive and safety focused culture with people at the heart of the business Why join Aggregate Industries? We’re at the frontline of the construction and infrastructure industries, producing and supplying an array of construction materials. With over 330 sites and more than 4100 dedicated employees, we’re home to everything from aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete and precast concrete products. On top of that, we produce, import and supply construction materials, export aggregates and offer national road surfacing and contracting services. A full range of products which will help you work sustainably, safely, professionally and profitably. We’re also a proud member of LafargeHolcim, which is the leading global building materials and solutions company with around 90,000 employees in over 80 countries. It holds leading positions in all regions with a balanced portfolio of developing and mature markets. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.