Estimator

Description:

We are currently recruting for an Estimator, and a Senior Estimator, to work on major civil engineering works on a permanent basis.

Working as part of our established estimating team, this role is to provide estimates for civil engineering projects in the water sector. As part of a successful, experienced, and diverse tendering team, the estimator will work alongside other estimators, bid writers, procurement, and business development officers to collectively develop customer solutions and secure work.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare Estimates 

Interpreting client tender requirements from PQQ and ITT documentation
Take off and review the BoQ’s from the client information
Prepare estimates in accordance with Company procedures promptly
Collate supporting information during the estimating process, including opportunity and risk registers, together with key assumptions registers.
Work collaboratively with the Bid Manager, regional business, and planner to agree on methodology and principles.
Work alongside the Business Development officers on strategic PQQ’s and ITTs.
Work in partnership with the procurement team.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Prepare the estimating adjudication pack
Present the basis of the estimate and key assumptions
Maintain notes of adjudication meetings
Close out actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as required
Handover to site teams at contract award 

Prepare to estimate the handover pack
Present the basis of the estimate and key assumptions
Maintain notes of the handover meeting
Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to estimating and key assumptions
Essential:

Estimating and/or operational experience in one or more of the following areas: shafts, tunnelling, pipeline, MEICA, rail civils and groundworks
Competence in construction techniques and the associated resource requirements for the above sectors
Proficient with tender build-ups
Fully conversant with the Microsoft suite of packages
Numerate and familiar with estimating software
A confident demeanour and the ability to liaise with all levels of personnel and customers
Candy Estimating Software or similar,Excel. Autocad.
Civil Engineering / Water Industry / Min HNC Civil Engineering or Similar
Design & build experience.
Civil Engineering Site Management experience preferred.
What we offer:

Competitive salary
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Private Medical
25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
8 hours volunteering
Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
Leadership & management training and coaching
Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
Continuous service awards