Estimator

Description:

Estimator - EHV Power & Civil Engineering

Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Sector: Civil Engineering / EHV Power

Our client is a well-established civil engineering and construction business specialising in the EHV Power sector. Due to continued growth and an expanding workload, they are looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to join their team in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimator with a background in civil engineering, utilities, EHV, substations or related infrastructure to take responsibility for managing tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission.

The Role

As an Estimator, you will be responsible for reviewing tender opportunities, developing accurate cost estimates and coordinating the full bid process.

Your responsibilities will include:

Reviewing and assessing ITT and tender documentation
Preparing detailed cost estimates for electricity substation civils works, including earthworks, groundworks, drainage, reinforced concrete foundations, roads, trough-laying, ducting and temporary works
Preparing cost estimates for EHV cable installation works, including trenching, ducting, troughing, cable pulling and temporary works
Producing estimates from first principles
Obtaining and assessing quotations from specialist subcontractors and suppliers
Preparing tender programmes, plans and supporting submission documentation
Managing enquiries and ITTs from initial receipt through to submission
Reviewing all tender information and identifying commercial and technical requirements
Organising and attending site visits where required
Coordinating tender programmes, drawings and supporting documentation
Managing tender extensions where appropriate
Engaging with specialist subcontractors, suppliers and internal departments
Obtaining multiple quotations for materials, equipment and subcontract works
Coordinating tender queries and clarifications
Ensuring tenders are reviewed internally by the Contracts/Commercial teams prior to submission
Completing detailed commercial reviews before final submission
Compiling and professionally presenting all bid documentation
Following up submitted tenders and obtaining client feedback
Attending post-tender meetings where required
Building and maintaining relationships with clients and identifying future opportunities

About You

To be successful in this position, you will ideally have a minimum of 5 years' estimating experience, preferably within civil engineering, utilities, EHV power, substations or a related infrastructure environment.

You will be:

Highly literate and numerate
Commercially aware with strong attention to detail
Self-motivated, organised and enthusiastic
Comfortable working to challenging deadlines
Confident communicating with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams
Able to work independently while also contributing effectively within a wider team
Experienced in producing accurate estimates and tender submissions from first principles

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business operating within the specialist EHV Power and civil engineering sector, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to play a key role in the company's continued growth and tendering activity.

If you have the relevant estimating experience and are looking for your next opportunity within the EHV Power/civil engineering sector, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply: Contact Hayley Woodruff on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to

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