Estimator

The Role:

The purpose of this role is to produce estimates for civil engineering works in accordance with Company estimating systems and procedures. The Estimator will work with other members of tender teams to develop customer solutions and secure sufficient work in terms of value and type in order to meet Company objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Undertake Estimates

Undertake estimates in accordance with Company procedures

Identify opportunity and risk during the tender process

Liaise with the business unit to agree methodology and principles

Liaise with tender Bid Manager and Planner

Maintain a register of key assumptions within estimate

Maintain tender estimate file

Obtain feedback from site teams on estimating adequacy and current costs

Presentation of estimates at adjudication

Prepare estimating ‘adjudication pack’

Present basis of estimate and key assumptions

Maintain notes of adjudication meetings

Close out actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as required

Handover to site teams at contract award

Prepare estimating ‘handover packs’

Present basis of estimate and key assumptions

Maintain notes of handover meeting

Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to estimate and key assumptions

Key measures & targets:

Deliver sufficient work by value and type to meet the Company's objectives

Key relationships:

Business Unit teams

Engineering function

Supply chain function

Person Specification:

The successful candidate is likely to meet the following criteria:

Essential

Experience in one or more of the following; civils, water, waste, rail or tunnelling

An understanding of construction techniques and resource needs

Familiarisation with tender build-ups - possibly through delivery at site level

Proficient in using Microsoft Office software 

Numerate and familiar with estimating software

A confident demeanour and the ability to liaise with all levels of personnel and customers

Excellent organisation, time-management and prioritisation skills

Desirable

Chartered Engineer or similar level

Benefits:

As well as offering a competitive salary, remuneration for this role includes flexible benefits, which provides a range of guaranteed benefits including but not limited to:

Company car/car allowance

5% Company pension contribution

Life Assurance at 2 x notional salary

Single persons private medical cover

Permanent Health Cover