Estimator

Amcogiffen

The Role

Overview

Estimate and price multidisciplinary civil infrastructure projects during pre‑contract stage.

Key Responsibilities

  • commercial appraisal
  • takeoffs
  • risk pricing
  • bid strategy
  • tender delivery
  • team mentoring

Tasks

-Conducting technical and commercial appraisals of labour, plant, materials, and temporary works. -Provide support, mentoring & guidance to Assistant Estimators and anyone else within the department who may require such support, mentoring & guidance -Work closely with the other functions in the department to develop and implement bid winning strategies from early in the tender process. -Discuss and agree resourcing and works outputs with Planner, Bid Manager and delivery team working on the tender. -Presenting tenders at review meetings to senior management. -Preparing tender submission deliverables -Preparing and managing tenders from the receipt of documents through to delivery. -Assisting in the proposals and contract management functions. -Liaising with the Supply Chain team on supplier/subcontractor inquiries. -Analysing and pricing risks associated with tenders. -Performing take-offs from drawings and producing cost-effective tenders based on first principles.

Requirements

  • civil engineering
  • first principles
  • causeway
  • estimator
  • site-based
  • multi-disciplinary

What You Bring

-A solid background in Civil Engineering projects. -Expertise in First Principles estimating. -Causeway software experience and knowledge is desirable. -Previous experience as an Estimator in a civil engineering infrastructure setting, particularly in multi-disciplinary projects and/or frameworks. -Experience in a site-based or operational role prior to your estimating career is highly advantageous.

Benefits

-Company Car or Car Allowance. -A safe and inclusive workplace. -Life Insurance. -Company contributory Pension scheme. -Strong support and development infrastructure for personal and professional growth. -Other enhanced leave / life event leave days e.g. dependant(s) first day at school and moving home days -Health Cash Plan & Rewards through Westfield. -Consistent learning opportunities. -Competitive annual salary, negotiable based on experience. -Parental Leave -25 days of holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service) + holiday purchase salary sacrifice scheme -Up to 3 volunteer days.

The Company

About Amcogiffen

-Specializes in delivering high-value, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects across various sectors. -Focuses on complex, large-scale projects in transport, utilities, and energy sectors. -Notable for expertise in rail, water, and energy networks, serving both public and private sector clients. -Has successfully completed high-profile projects like railway infrastructure upgrades and renewable energy installations. -Operates with a commitment to safety, quality, and delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions. -Strong track record in project delivery, managing intricate logistics, and overcoming technical challenges.

Sector Specialisms

Rail

Energy

Environmental

Infrastructure

Mining

Canal

Motorway

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Structural Engineering

Renewals

Refurbishment

Construction

Maintenance