Estimator

Description

• Prepare bespoke & or Excel cost models from first principles for use when estimating, budgeting and forecasting. Keep cost models up to date with current rates from labour, subcontract, plant and material resources.
• Liaise with the Project and Delivery Managers to determine outputs, programme, resource, and approach to pricing of schemes, including site surveys if or where required.d
• Liaise with the street works department (providing route details) to obtain Gazetteer information & Local Authority restrictions.
• Participation in mentoring and coaching programmes
• Final bid review and sign off with Divisional Director / Senior Managers before submission of bid
• Liaise with procurement to obtain aggregate, asphalt, concrete, plastic product and subcontractor pricing.g
• Review tender documents, interpret requirements and work with colleagues to develop the bid strategy.
• Tender handover for successful tender to the delivery team & QS as part of the Project Pre-Start meeting, providing a detailed build-up to rates and pricing.
• All pre- and post-tender commercial activities, including attending post-tender reviews and or BAFO meetings
• Identify and anticipate potential risks.
• Tender Submissions to include preparing, negotiating and analysing costs for tenders, preparing subcontract tender enquiries & evaluation subcontract responses

Requirements

• The ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Good knowledge of civil engineering, in particular, utility contracting
• Trustworthiness and discretion when handling confidential information
• Competent in the use of MS Word & Excel
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills
• Good financial and numeracy management skills
• Degree in estimating or equivalent, or Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar utilities position
• Computer literate with MS Excel & Word, also preferred but not essential, MS Project
• Self-motivated but able to work as part of a team
• Continuous training and development, in both technical and business skills
• Methodical way of thinking

Benefits

• 28 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays)
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Hybrid working pattern

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance