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THE CLIENT
My Client has a number of Heavy Civil Construction projects developing in the Middle East and they require a Senior Estimator to join their management team. The role will be based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. With a substantial portfolio of Civil Construction projects being developed this company offers the successful candidate the chance to work throughout the lucrative Middle East market.
This is a permanent staff position and the type of benefit package being awarded includes:
• Competitive salary - tax free
• Western style accommodation provided
• x 2 paid recreation flights per annum
• 36 days annual leave per annum
• Single or Family status
• Premium Health Insurance (self and family)
• Life Insurance (self)
• Annual performance bonus (up to 4 months of annual salary)
• End of service benefit (3 weeks per year of employment)
PURPOSE OF ROLE
With a line of report to the Regional Tendering Manager and Department Head, your role will be to manage and prepare estimates for tendered CIVIL construction projects either within a specific discipline and/or as per the Client's specification and documentation. Note - there is no quantity survey aspect to this role.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Appraise and undertake detailed analysis of available tender documents and liaise within appropriate departmental stake holders
• Production of estimates for the direct and indirect costs for works
• Identify and undertake Risk Analysis
• Produce and obtain proposals regarding work methods and equipment (including scheduling and risk analysis)
• Co-ordinate with departments for specialist advise and input into the discipline related sections of the estimate
• Evaluate material and sub-contract quotations in terms of cost, delivery and compliance etc.
REQUIRED SKILLS
• Proven commercial skills
• Proven analytical, planning and organizing skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Capability to perform under stressful situations
• Substantial knowledge of Civil Construction process
• Knowledge of project costs
• Knowledge of basic financial concepts
• Commercial awareness
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Degree qualified (in Engineering discipline)
• If your early career has been focused on Civil Construction projects and in addition you have at least 3-5 years experience specifically as an estimator then you are encouraged to apply.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
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