Salary: Up to GBP65,000 (DOE)
Location: East Midlands (office-based with occasional site visits)
Additional: Car Allowance, Pension Scheme, Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Role
Working closely with the Commercial Director and senior management team, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders across a range of civil engineering, groundworks and associated construction projects. Projects are likely to include residential infrastructure works, roads and sewers, foundations, drainage, earthworks, external works, retaining structures and associated groundworks packages.
Role Responsibilities
* Reviewing tender enquiries, drawings, specifications and contract documentation.
* Preparing detailed cost estimates and tender submissions.
* Undertaking quantity take-offs and measuring works from drawings and specifications.
* Obtaining and analysing quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
* Preparing bills of quantities and pricing schedules.
* Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors to obtain information and competitive quotations.
* Attending pre-tender, client and site meetings where required.
* Working closely with commercial and operational teams to ensure accurate handovers following successful tenders.
* Supporting value engineering exercises and alternative construction solutions where appropriate.
About You
* Previous experience working as an Estimator within civil engineering, groundworks or infrastructure projects.
* Strong understanding of groundworks packages including drainage, foundations, roads and sewers, earthworks and external works.
* Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
* Experience preparing accurate cost plans, tenders and estimates.
* Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and estimating software packages.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Relevant construction-related qualification would be advantageous.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary dependent on experience.
* Car allowance.
* Pension scheme.
* Annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
* Opportunity to join a growing and financially stable contractor.
* Exposure to a diverse range of civils, groundworks and infrastructure projects.
* Long-term career progression opportunities.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Secure pipeline of work with established clients across the region.
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