Estimator

We are currently recruting for an Estimator, and a Senior Estimator, to work on major civil engineering works on a permanent basis.

Working as part of our established estimating team, this role is to provide estimates for civil engineering projects in the water sector. As part of a successful, experienced, and diverse tendering team, the estimator will work alongside other estimators, bid writers, procurement, and business development officers to collectively develop customer solutions and secure work.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare Estimates

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• Interpreting client tender requirements from PQQ and ITT documentation
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• Take off and review the BoQ's from the client information
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• Prepare estimates in accordance with Company procedures promptly
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• Collate supporting information during the estimating process, including opportunity and risk registers, together with key assumptions registers.
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• Work collaboratively with the Bid Manager, regional business, and planner to agree on methodology and principles.
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• Work alongside the Business Development officers on strategic PQQ's and ITTs.
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• Work in partnership with the procurement team.
  
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• Prepare the estimating adjudication pack
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• Present the basis of the estimate and key assumptions
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• Maintain notes of adjudication meetings
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• Close out actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as required
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Handover to site teams at contract award

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• Prepare to estimate the handover pack
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• Present the basis of the estimate and key assumptions
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• Maintain notes of the handover meeting
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• Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to estimating and key assumptions
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Essential:

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• Estimating and/or operational experience in one or more of the following areas: shafts, tunnelling, pipeline, MEICA, rail civils and groundworks
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• Competence in construction techniques and the associated resource requirements for the above sectors
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• Proficient with tender build-ups
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• Fully conversant with the Microsoft suite of packages
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• Numerate and familiar with estimating software
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• A confident demeanour and the ability to liaise with all levels of personnel and customers
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• Candy Estimating Software or similar,Excel. Autocad.
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• Civil Engineering / Water Industry / Min HNC Civil Engineering or Similar
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• Design & build experience.
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• Civil Engineering Site Management experience preferred.
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What we offer:

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• Competitive salary
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• Company Pension
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• Life Assurance
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• Private Medical
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• 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
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• 8 hours volunteering
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• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
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• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
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• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
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• Leadership & management training and coaching
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• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
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• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
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• Continuous service awards
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