Estimator

Description

• Prepare tender submissions, including compiling, negotiating, and analysing costs for tenders; issuing subcontract enquiries; and evaluating responses.
• Provide a detailed handover for successful tenders to the Delivery Team and QS as part of the Project Pre-Start process.
• Take part in pre- and post-tender commercial activities, including attending client clarification meetings and Best and Final Offer (BAFO) reviews.
• Review tender documents, interpret requirements, and work with colleagues to develop the bid strategy
• Liaise with the Street Works and Planning teams to obtain Gazetteer information, Local Authority restrictions, and permitting requirements.
• Liaise with Procurement to obtain quotations for aggregates, asphalt, ducting, concrete, reinstatement materials, and subcontractor services.
• Prepare bespoke and/or Excel cost models from first principles for use when estimating, budgeting, and forecasting. Keep cost models up to date with current labour, subcontract, plant, and material rates.
• Participation in mentoring and coaching programmes.
• Support the final bid review and sign-off process with Senior Managers before submission.
• Liaise with Project and Delivery Managers to determine outputs, programme, resources, and approach to pricing of schemes, including site surveys where required
• Identify and anticipate potential risks.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of utility contracting and streetworks reinstatement.
• Competent in the use of MS Word & Excel & estimating software.
• IT literate, with strong Excel skills; MS Word essential, MS Project desirable.
• Degree in estimating or a related discipline, OR a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar utilities-focused estimating role.
• A methodical way of thinking with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to absorb complex information and translate requirements into clear estimates.
• Excellent problem-solving and risk assessment skills.
• Strong financial and numeracy management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills.
• Trustworthiness and discretion when handling confidential information.

Benefits

• 28 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays).
• Continuous training and development in both technical and business skills.
• 2 paid volunteering days a year.
• Hybrid working pattern.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance