Overview
Assistant Estimator or Estimator – Civil Engineering / Highways / Rail – Includes some Hybrid / Remote working.
Note: We are open to candidates with transferable experience from related roles.
Role
As Estimator your role will include
- Reporting to the Managing Estimator and supported by the Senior Estimator and Pre-construction Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial elements of tenders. The tenders will be a mixture of Design and Build and Traditional contracts. Projects vary in value from £2m to £30m across highway authorities, industrial developments, rail and environmental sectors. Other duties will include:
- Responsible for the tender from receipt, through to submission and post-tender queries.
- Consult with internal and external tender team.
- Mark up enquiries to be sent out to the supply chain, produce or organise Bills of Quantities production and obtain material quotes.
- Evaluate returned quotations from supply chain and consult with the supply chain member to align quotations with project specifications.
- Prepare and evaluate risk and opportunity.
- Arrange and prepare commercial documents for Tender Handover meetings.
- Review supply chain performance quarterly.
- Attend pre-qualification, mid tender, and post tender interviews.
- Visit sites to obtain feedback.
Requirements
To be considered for this Estimator role you must meet the following criteria:
- Knowledge of Civils / Highways Sector.
- Previous employment as an Assistant Estimator, Estimator, Senior Estimator or similar.
- Previous experience / knowledge in Civils, Highways or Rail sector projects.
- Previous Main Contractor employment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc).
Remuneration
The successful Estimator will receive:
- Competitive Basic (Dependent on experience).
- Car Allowance.
- Pension.
- Bonus.
To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now.
Estimator in Northampton employer: Talk Recruitment
This company stands out as an exceptional employer in the construction industry, offering a unique blend of career progression, work-life balance, and a competitive salary and benefits package. With a remarkably low staff turnover and a supportive, professional team environment, employees enjoy diverse projects and the stability of repeat business, all while working predominantly remotely with flexible site visits. Join a close-knit team that values its members and fosters growth in a thriving, privately owned building contractor.
