Overview
Civils / Construction Estimator
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Civils / Construction Estimator to join our team at Palmer Construction, a multi-award-winning leading specialist in civil engineering and construction services, delivering complex infrastructure and utility projects across the energy sector.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineer, Cost Manager, Cost Estimator, Cost Engineer, Estimating Engineer, Cost Planner, Pre-Construction Estimator, Project Estimator, Commercial Manager, Bids Estimator, Tendering Engineer.
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Benefits (see below)
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday
Please note: You will need a Full Driving Licence
Responsibilities
* Preparing Bills of Quantities: Take off measurements and extract details from specifications
* Preparing Cost Estimates: Use first principles pricing methods and financial analysis
* Tender Programmes: Develop detailed tender programmes to support bids
* Adjudication Meetings: Attend with the Commercial Director before bid submission
* Quotation Letters: Draft accurate letters detailing tender offers
* Supply Chain Management: Evaluate and manage supplier enquiries for quotations
* Value Engineering: Provide input into project risk and value engineering initiatives
* Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, consultants and designers
* Project Support: Assist project delivery teams with accounts and variations
* Meetings Attendance: Represent Palmer Construction at internal, commercial and client meetings, including site visits
Candidate Requirements
* Minimum of HNC in construction (or equivalent)
* Previous experience of working in an estimating role within construction, ideally with civil projects
* Strong knowledge of first principles pricing techniques and SMM7 method of measurement
* Proficient in estimation software such as ConQuest (or similar) and MS Office including Project
* Ability to interpret drawings and specifications accurately
* Strong analytical, numerical and negotiation skills with attention to detail
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a flexible, problem-solving approach
* A background in construction contracts
* A full, clean UK driving licence
Benefits
* Be part of a forward-thinking company with a strong pipeline of future work
* Work on technically diverse and high-impact projects
* Enjoy a dynamic and supportive team environment
* Opportunities for professional growth and career development
* Competitive salary and benefits package including
* Salary negotiable dependent on experience
* Car allowance with business mileage scheme
* Annual bonus scheme
* 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays per year
* Workplace pension scheme
* Westfield Health cash plan
* Company mobile phone
* NO AGENCIES PLEASE
How To Apply
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.
JOB REF: AWDO-P13948
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