Overview
We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Estimator to join its Pre-Contract team in the South region. This role is pivotal in estimating and pricing a wide range of multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects and frameworks during the pre-contract and tender stages. You will work closely with bid, planning, commercial, and delivery teams to produce commercially viable, competitive, and cost-effective tenders that align with client requirements.
Business Unit Overview
The South region is active across a broad portfolio of infrastructure works, including:
* Rail, Aviation & Highways
* Civil Engineering & Building Works
* Mechanical & Electrical Works
* Electrification & Plant Works
Projects include bridges, footbridges, embankments, station enhancements, platforms, tunnels, and electrification works across Wales, Western, and the South East. The team delivers both stand-alone tenders and long-term frameworks for a wide range of clients.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing tenders from receipt of documentation through to submission
* Working collaboratively with internal teams to develop bid-winning strategies early in the tender process
* Presenting tender submissions at internal review meetings with senior leadership
* Liaising with supply chain partners regarding supplier and subcontractor enquiries
* Completing technical and commercial appraisals of labour, plant, materials, and temporary works
* Producing accurate take-offs from drawings and pricing works using first principles estimating
* Agreeing resourcing levels and outputs with Planners, Bid Managers, and delivery teams
* Identifying, analysing, and pricing project risks
* Preparing all tender documentation and submission deliverables
* Supporting proposals and contract management activities
* Mentoring and supporting Assistant Estimators and wider team members
Essential Requirements
* Proven experience as an Estimator within civil engineering infrastructure
* Experience delivering multi-disciplinary projects and/or frameworks
* Strong first principles estimating expertise
* A solid technical background in civil engineering works
Desirable
* Previous site-based or operational experience prior to estimating
This permanent vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Benjamin-Grace Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency
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