Senior Design Estimator

A foundation and engineering company is seeking a talented Senior Design & Estimating Engineer to join their team. This role offers a diverse range of responsibilities across piling, foundations, and ground improvement techniques, ensuring compliance with company processes and alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide design and estimating expertise for bearing piles, tension piles, laterally loaded piles, and embedded retaining walls, including driven piles, cast in-situ piles, mini/restricted access piles, and ground improvement methods.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop safe, cost-effective engineering solutions that meet client requirements, while adhering to technical, health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Offer technical support on complex projects at both pre-construction and operational stages.
• Liaise with external approving authorities and engineers as required.
• Mentor and support less experienced team members.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and other technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to area-wide piling work-winning activities, including technical sales, market intelligence, pricing analysis, and research & development.
• Assist in managing incoming enquiries, prioritising opportunities, and developing effective bid/win strategies, overseeing estimates, client interactions, and negotiations through to project award.

Requirements:

• Relevant engineering degree, preferably with a focus on geotechnical engineering or geology.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status is desirable.
• Proven experience in piling and foundation design and estimating.
• Strong technical skills with the ability to deliver safe, innovative, and cost-effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Legal Information:
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For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.