Job Description
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:
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\tCost Analysis: Review project plans, client requirements and technical documents to calculate labour, materials, plant and overhead costs.
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\tCost Modelling: Use cost modelling techniques to account for inflation, risk, exchange rates and commercial factors.
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\tData Gathering: Research and obtain quotes from suppliers and subcontractors to support accurate cost estimates.
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\tProposal Support: Provide cost input and budget information for proposals and bid submissions.
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\tCost Tracking: Work with commercial and project teams to monitor actual costs during delivery and assist future bids with insight.
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\tRisk Assessment: Identify, evaluate and account for risks that could impact project cost and outcomes.
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Skills & Experience Required
To succeed in this role, employers usually ask for:
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\tRelevant industry qualification.
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\t2+ years’ experience in estimating within telecoms, construction, utilities, civil projects.
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\tGood commercial insight and attention to detail.
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\tStrong computer literacy — especially Microsoft Office (Excel, teams).
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\tGood communication skills and ability to work with internal teams
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What You’ll Do Day‑to‑Day
Typical tasks include:
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\tAnalysing drawings, specifications and scope documents.
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\tPulling together cost breakdowns for labour, plant, materials, subcontractors.
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\tLiaising with suppliers for current prices and lead times.
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\tPreparing cost reports and input into commercial proposals.
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\tWorking with colleagues to check estimates against actuals and update future pricing models.
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