Senior Civil Estimator – Tenders Lead

Fawkes & Reece Group; Brighton; On-site; AUD 144,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece is seeking a Senior Estimator based in Brighton and Hove to lead tendering for civil engineering, groundworks and residential projects. You will price multi-project scopes, review drawings and specs, and coordinate with purchasing and management to deliver accurate, competitive estimates.

You will identify risks, cost-saving opportunities and value engineering options while supporting tender reviews with senior management. A proactive, independent approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within civil engineering or groundworks.
• Background with regional or specialist contractors, pricing varied schemes.
• Strong technical understanding of civil methods, materials and costs.
• Able to interpret drawings, specs and tender docs.
• Good commercial awareness to spot risks and opportunities in tenders.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confident in negotiation and stakeholder relationships across supply chain.
• Proficient in Excel and relevant estimating software.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage tenders independently with weekly office attendance.

Responsibilities

• Manage tenders from enquiry through submission.
• Prepare accurate, competitive estimates for civil, groundworks and residential projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender docs; price labour, plant, materials, subcontractors.
• Obtain competitive quotations with purchasing/management teams.
• Identify risks, cost-saving opportunities and value engineering options.
• Contribute to tender reviews with senior management.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants and subcontractors and develop relationships.
• Identify new tender opportunities and expand existing client base.

Skills

Senior Estimator

Tendering

Drawings review

Negotiation

Excel

Estimating software

Tools

MS Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Fawkes & Reece is seeking a Senior Estimator based in Brighton and Hove to lead tendering for civil engineering, groundworks and residential projects. You will price multi-project scopes, review drawings and specs, and coordinate with purchasing and management to deliver accurate, competitive estimates.

You will identify risks, cost-saving opportunities and value engineering options while supporting tender reviews with senior management. A proactive, independent approach is essential.