Job Description
Job Title: Estimator
Reporting To: Head of Bid Management
Job Family: Work Winning
Location: UK (Office-based with project collaboration)
Overview
An opportunity for an Estimator to support bid and tender activities through the preparation of detailed and competitive pricing. The role involves close collaboration with bid, planning, procurement, and operational teams to develop accurate cost estimates and support successful project delivery from tender through to handover.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare detailed cost estimates for tenders and budget pricing
* Work closely with Bid Managers to develop competitive and compliant pricing strategies
* Review tender documentation and advise on cost-effective methodologies and design options
* Carry out quantity take-offs and validate client bills of quantities
* Build up rates for labour, plant, and materials, ensuring compliance with relevant agreements and standards
* Liaise with procurement to obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations
* Develop comparisons and recommendations for supply chain selection
* Price temporary works, preliminaries, staffing, and project-specific requirements
* Contribute to risk and opportunity assessments within tender submissions
* Present pricing at internal settlement meetings and support final tender submissions
* Assist with post-tender clarifications and negotiations
* Support handover of successful bids to delivery teams
* Review unsuccessful tenders to identify improvements for future submissions
Key Skills & Experience
* Strong experience in estimating within construction or civil engineering
* Sound knowledge of construction methodologies and techniques
* Understanding of procurement processes and supply chain engagement
* Commercial awareness across different contract forms (e.g. NEC, JCT)
* Experience using estimating software and cost planning tools
* Strong analytical and numerical skills with high attention to detail
* Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams
Behaviours & Values
* High levels of integrity and accountability
* Collaborative and team-focused approach
* Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
* Strong delivery focus with a proactive, "can-do" attitude
* Commitment to safe, sustainable working practices
Additional Information
No direct reports
Regular collaboration with bid, commercial, technical, and operational teams
Involvement in both tender and pre-construction phases