We are currently seeking an Estimator/Senior Estimator to join our client’s South Yorkshire office as part of the Bid Winning Team.
As an Estimator, you will play a critical role in developing and pricing commercially viable, competitive and cost‑effective tenders to meet the identified client needs for a range of civil engineering projects across sectors such as rail, aviation, power & utilities, and Environment Agency projects in the Northern 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
* Preparing and managing tenders from the receipt of documents through to delivery.
* Work closely with the other functions in the department to develop and implement bid‑winning strategies early in the tender process.
* Presenting tenders at review meetings to senior management.
* Liaising with the Supply Chain team on supplier/subcontractor inquiries.
* Conducting technical and commercial appraisals of labour, plant, materials, and temporary works.
* Performing take‑offs from drawings and producing cost‑effective tenders based on first principles.
* Discussing and agreeing resourcing and works outputs with Planner, Bid Manager and delivery team working on the tender.
* Analysing and pricing risks associated with tenders.
* Preparing tender submission deliverables.
* Assisting in proposals and contract management functions.
* Providing support, mentoring and guidance to Assistant Estimators and others within the department who may require such support.
Essential requirements
To be successful in this role, you should have:
* Previous experience as an Estimator in a civil engineering infrastructure setting, particularly in multi‑disciplinary projects and/or frameworks.
* Expertise in First Principles estimating.
* A solid background in civil engineering projects.
Preferred
* Experience in a site‑based or operational role before your estimating career is highly advantageous.
* Causeway software experience and knowledge is desirable.
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