Estimator

Estimator

We are looking for an experienced Estimator with 5 - 15 plus years' experience from the civil engineering, construction sub-contracting structures or structural engineering sectors. The position is based in the Cheshire area with some hybrid working.

Overview

Due to continued expansion, an abundant pipeline of works, and the recent award of a number of significant framework contracts, our client is now looking to appoint an Estimator who will take the responsibility for pricing projects from £1m-100m. The successful candidate must be able to review enquiry documentations to determine the key considerations of all proposed schemes.

You will possess good technical acumen coupled with a positive interest in civil engineering, specialist construction sub-contracting or structures and infrastructure. You will have a professional approach and a keen eye for detail, along with good communication and IT skills. If social value and profit for a purpose is important to you, as well as working as part of a wider group with an experienced and supportive team then this is the role for you.

The Role

• Analyse and interpret information, including early appraisal of scheme requirements in terms of construction methods, programme and management.
• Identify risks and opportunities and incorporate them into a tender bid.
• Call upon support from design and delivery teams as appropriate to plan strategies
• Identify key win themes and manage bids, coordinating input from multiple contributors.
• Identify additional information required to inform and benefit the tender.
• Challenge proposed designs and methodology to identify possible alternative solutions
• Price from first principles, building up labour, plant, material cost components.
• Prepare construction sequences to establish delivery periods.
• Identify subcontract packages, and select then manage suppliers
• Liaise with suppliers, prepare and issue enquiries and analyse and interrogate responses
• Compile a comprehensive net cost estimate for the works, including preliminary items.
• Present net cost estimates at internal adjudications and implement changes.
• Timely submission of tenders, ensuring client requirements and specifications are met in full.
• Follow up submitted tenders to help secure contracts
• Give others an overview of the scheme, highlighting any specific risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to discussions on the commercial approach for each tender
• Review project appraisals and reflect on post-contract performance of tendered schemes

The Person

• You will possess estimating experience with a civil engineering, structures, infrastructure or specialist construction sub-contracting focus
• Working knowledge of best practice solutions and optimisation of innovative ideas.
• Good working knowledge of pricing and quantification methods is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills,
• An ability to form effective relationships with partners under time pressure.
• Proficiency in IT, numeracy and experience of MS Office and various estimating systems
• Enthusiasm and results focussed, with an ability to work to challenging deadlines
• Effective negotiation skills with both internal and external clients and teams
• Client centric and flexible in your approach, you will possess the strategic and creative insight to understand the full range of opportunities contained within tenders
• Possess hands on experience of holistically leading the technical aspects of multiple tenders

Our Client

Our client is one of the UK’s leading civil engineering, structures and specialist construction sub-contractor known for delivering some of the country’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects.

The group comprises four distinct divisions, each operating independently across different markets, but working together in any combination that their clients need. Together, they provide a highly flexible, comprehensive suite of services that address any project requirement in the sector, and their expertise encompasses all aspects of design, build, adapt, repair and protect.

The company’s success is due to its people. As an employee-owned business their staff are at the heart of all they do. They will nurture and develop people and always live the company’s values, taking great pride in delivering excellence for their clients and for the wider society.

A highly attractive basic salary plus extensive benefits package is on offer to the successful candidate, along with longevity and variation of work, and forward career progression.