Estimator/Senior Estimator

Our client, a leading construction company is seeking to increase the size of their work winning division and as such is seeking to employ an Estimator/Senior Estimator to be based in their South Yorkshire office.

The Estimator/Senior Estimator will be responsible for estimating contracts and projects during the pre-contract/tender stage for a range of civil engineering projects including sectors such as rail, aviation, power & utilities and Environment Agency projects in the North region. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and fast-paced work-winning team involved in multi-disciplinary civils projects across a variety of sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

Effective registration, control, and administration of tender documentation
Preparation and management of tenders from receipt of documents through to delivery
Presentation of tenders to senior management at tender review meetings
Liaison with the Supply Chain team in respect of placing supplier/subcontractor enquiries
Technical and commercial appraisal of construction labour, plant, materials, and temporary works
Take-offs from drawings and production of cost-effective tenders from first principles
Effective analysis and pricing of risks
Preparation of tender submission documents
Preparation of estimating reports
Providing assistance to proposals and contract management functions

Requirements:

Previous experience as a Senior Estimator in multi-disciplinary civil engineering sectors such as rail, highways, aviation, and/or utilities and power
First Principles Estimating experience
Civil engineering project experience
Experience as a Senior Estimator in a civil engineering contractor organisation
Working knowledge of Excel (& Word) and estimating software