Estimator Role Summary
As an Estimator, you ll help prepare cost estimates for a variety of projects supporting telecoms, transport, power and wireless business units. Your estimates will inform bids, budgets, procurement and overall project viability.
Key Responsibilities
You ll typically be responsible for:
* Cost Analysis: Review project plans, client requirements and technical documents to calculate labour, materials, plant and overhead costs.
* Cost Modelling: Use cost modelling techniques to account for inflation, risk, exchange rates and commercial factors.
* Data Gathering: Research and obtain quotes from suppliers and subcontractors to support accurate cost estimates.
* Proposal Support: Provide cost input and budget information for proposals and bid submissions.
* Cost Tracking: Work with commercial and project teams to monitor actual costs during delivery and assist future bids with insight.
* Risk Assessment: Identify, evaluate and account for risks that could impact project cost and outcomes.
Skills & Experience Required
To succeed in this role, employers usually ask for:
* Relevant industry qualification.
* 2+ years experience in estimating within telecoms, construction, utilities, civil projects.
* Good commercial insight and attention to detail.
* Strong computer literacy especially Microsoft Office (Excel, teams).
* Good communication skills and ability to work with internal teams
What You ll Do Day to Day
Typical tasks include:
* Analysing drawings, specifications and scope documents.
* Pulling together cost breakdowns for labour, plant, materials, subcontractors.
* Liaising with suppliers for current prices and lead times.
* Preparing cost reports and input into commercial proposals.
* Working with colleagues to check estimates against actuals and update future pricing models.