Senior Estimator

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Due to a recent change within our company, we are actively recruiting a Senior Estimator (Bid Manager) to join our successful estimating/quoting team. Your focus will be the oversight and management of the tendering/quoting process for our work across the civil infrastructure, commercial building sector and sub-division development sectors with a primary focus on commercial landscaping both softscapes and hardscapes.

This role is suited to a self-motivated and driven Estimator who has a track record of success within the landscaping or general civil construction sector. You will be responsible for large scale quoting and involved in tenders which will require previous experience on medium/large scale projects. This role will suit someone looking for variety and a long-term career option.

We are a well-established specialist contractor providing a complete range of services from softscapes, fencing, retaining walls, pavements through to rock protection and some aligned civil construction services. We have a relatively high profile in the civil contracting sector with a consistent presence in this sector for over 20 years. Sustained growth over the past two decades has been steady and profitable. With this growth comes the need to ensure our pipeline of prospective projects is maintained at a steady and consistent rate and the SE role is pivotal to that outcome.

To be successful in this role you will:

· Be able to produce accurate estimates and quotes

· Have clear skills and knowledge base of end-to-end estimating process

· Have experience in reviewing tender documentation and specifications

· Experience in the use of estimating/quoting software such as CostX

· Have high level computer and software skills in Excel, Outlook, MS Word, etc.

· Have experience in quoting on landscaping/civil projects and experience in take-offs and applicable software applications

· Liaise with clients to meet requirements

· Have had experience working with and advising Project Managers and Supervisors

· Be 'driven', self-motivated and stimulated by winning new business

· Enjoy being part of a small but dynamic estimating team

· Must be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills and self-discipline

· Must be able to work under pressure with good prioritisation skills

The successful candidate will join a stable organisation and be part of a team that helps guide the future direction of this company. The role will suit a team player wanting to work in a small but challenging and vibrant environment.

You will enjoy an attractive base salary and have the opportunity to work within a high performing team delivering a range of large, high-profile projects. We look forward to engaging with you to discuss your suitability for this position, please click the 'apply now' button.

Please forward a Covering Letter with your resume outlining why you are the 'best fit' for this role. Quote 'Senior Estimator Role' when applying. Please address and comment in your letter the key elements of what we are looking for.

All communication will be treated in the strictest confidence – only those who proceed to the short-listing stage will be contacted.

No agencies please.

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Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have experience working on civil infrastructure projects? Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with? How many years' experience do you have in the construction industry? How many years of estimating experience do you have? Do you have experience preparing and submitting tenders? How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

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