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OVERVIEW As a Senior Estimator you responsible for compiling cost estimates of how much it will cost to provide a client or potential client with a product or service outlined in their scope of works. You will be able to provide comprehensive and accurate quantities and budgets for labour, plant and materials needed to complete a project. You are also expected to identify and mitigate project risks and opportunities for review during bid settlements. KEY ROLE DELIVERABLES Review and form an in depth understanding of the project from the Invitation to Tender documents. Preparation of Bill of Quantities and any take off to either populate or as a checking exercise. Identify and collate any subcontract, materials and specialist plant enquiry packages to supplement into tender as required. Pricing all directly deliverable or as necessary elements of estimates from first principles Identify operational and commercial risk within the project and ensure adequate allowance has been made within the commercial submission. Collate and submit to the client any Tender Queries within the prescribed periods outlined in the ITT documents when applicable. Undertake post tender negotiations to ensure the project is secured. Any other reasonable requests as required by Management It is expected that all of your behaviours and day to day activities will be underpinned by the blu-3 company core values MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCEEducated to National Diploma level, ideally construction basedExperience working in a similar role for a minimum of 5 yearsSuitable experience working within relevant sectorsSuitable experience working with estimating software packages ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE SKILLS Managing a number of complex issues within tight and unpredictable time frames Excellent written and verbal communication skills Full and in depth understanding of Standard Methods of Measurement Very good working skills in Microsoft Office applications Full and in depth understanding of estimating principles