Estimator

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