Lead Estimator

A little bit about us… We deliver specialist engineering services to the UK's transport network across aviation, rail and adjacent markets. Our Vision is to be the leading provider of essential infrastructure services to the transport sector in the UK. Dyer & Butler is part of a wider group, M Group Services. M Group Services has proven financial standing with cost effective control measures in place to ensure functional risk management and accurate and reliable financial reporting.   A little bit about the role… We are currently looking for a Lead Estimator to join our Aviation division and work with our expanding Pre-Construction team. Reporting to a Managing Estimator, you will be working on a portfolio of tenders for civil engineering projects and infrastructure contracts. Ensuring the accuracy and timely submission of all bids whilst working closely with the tender sponsor, planner and estimating assistants. Due to the complexity of projects that we work on, we are keen to receive applications from candidates who are familiar with tendering Civil Engineering projects and safety & security critical Infrastructure contracts.   As a Lead Estimator, you will be: Reviewing tender documents and highlighting any potential issues Pricing and producing tender submissions from first principles Analytical estimating; producing net cost estimates Preparing tender adjudication documents Liaison with clients and Consultants as required Producing pricing documents, procurement enquiry packages and materials schedules from drawings and specifications  A little bit about you… Familiar with tendering Civil Engineering projects and safety & security critical Infrastructure contracts. You will have a demonstrable knowledge of CESSM, SMM7 and of Construction Contracts such as NR, NEC and ICC forms. Proficient in the use Excel and estimating software such as Causeway. Have a technical understanding of Civil Engineering processes and will have a history of successfully winning a variety of projects.Even if your previous experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to submit your application. You could be the ideal candidate we are looking for.   Why join us? Competitive salary Bonus scheme Reward and benefits scheme Company car or allowance Health Care Cash Plan Matched pension contribution 25 days annual leave plus additional bank holidays and your birthday off Clear career path & development support Cycle to work scheme Opportunity to purchase additional holidayThis is an exciting time in our continued development, and we want to engage with ambitious and talented people interested in joining us. We pride ourselves on high staff retention, mainly down to offering employees a clearly defined career path and the support to excel.   How we foster inclusion: We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. This ensures that our people, regardless of their backgrounds, can feel at ease being their authentic selves and flourish at Dyer & Butler. At Dyer & Butler, our EDI network, ENABLE, encourages awareness and support for our people. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to supporting disabled people within our business. For more information, please visit.  (url removed)/  Should you require assistance with your application, please feel free to reach out to us at: (url removed)