One of our long standing civil engineering contractor clients have decided to strengthen their estimating team.
The purpose of the role is to deliver the best priced tenders together with effective construction solutions. The role involves taking responsibility for tenders from initial enquiries through to tender handover coupled with completing Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQ's), producing material and specialist subcontractor enquiries, undertaking take-offs, reviewing contract terms & conditions, reviewing all tender documentation, producing tenders and programmes.
Also, if you are seeking a more senior role your duties will include managing the assistant estimator and coordinating with the other parts of the wider business including attending meetings with clients and suppliers as required and reporting back to the managing estimator and directors.
Ideally you will have a proven track record of estimating within the Civil Engineering industry, be IT literate and have experience within estimating software. You will need to have a proven track record (at least 5 - 10 years) in the civil engineering arena and be naturally an excellent communicator.
Desirable points include:
MEng / BEng / BSc / HND in civil engineering.
Knowledge of the construction industry and terminology.
Experience of Causeway estimating package.
Knowledge of Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Project.
A distinct advantage in having experience in working within the water and large infrastructure related sectors