Job Description
RSS Infrastructure are recruiting on behalf of one of our Clients, a large Civil Engineering Company working across the Water, Transport, Built Environment and Energy Sectors
We are looking for an experienced Estimator to work from their Walsall Office.
Salary is negotiable based on experience.
The Role:
The purpose of this role is to produce estimates for civil engineering works in accordance with Company estimating systems and procedures. The Estimator will work with other members of tender teams to develop customer solutions and secure sufficient work in terms of value and type in order to meet Company objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Undertake Estimates
Undertake estimates in accordance with Company procedures
Identify opportunity and risk during the tender process
Liaise with the business unit to agree methodology and principles
Liaise with tender Bid Manager and Planner
Maintain a register of key assumptions within estimate
Maintain tender estimate file
Obtain feedback from site teams on estimating adequacy and current costs
Presentation of estimates at adjudication
Prepare estimating 'adjudication pack'
Present basis of estimate and key assumptions
Maintain notes of adjudication meetings
Close out actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as required
Handover to site teams at contract award
Prepare estimating 'handover packs'
Present basis of estimate and key assumptions
Maintain notes of handover meeting
Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to estimate and key assumptions
Key measures & targets:
Deliver sufficient work by value and type to meet the Company's objectives
Key relationships:
Business Unit teams
Engineering function
Supply chain function
Person Specification:
The successful candidate is likely to meet the following criteria:
Essential
Experience in one or more of the following; civils, water, waste, rail or tunnelling
An understanding of construction techniques and resource needs
Familiarisation with tender build-ups - possibly through delivery at site level
Proficient in using Microsoft Office software
Numerate and familiar with estimating software
A confident demeanour and the ability to liaise with all levels of personnel and customers
Excellent organisation, time-management and prioritisation skills
Desirable
Chartered Engineer or similar level
Benefits:
As well as offering a competitive salary, remuneration for this role includes flexible benefits, which provides a range of guaranteed benefits including but not limited to:
Company car/car allowance
5% Company pension contribution
Life Assurance at 2 x notional salary
Single persons private medical cover
Permanent Health Cover