Civil Engineering Estimator

Solution Recruitment; Ruislip; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Civil Engineering Sub-Contractor is seeking an Estimator for their Major Projects team. Located in England, this full-time position allows for hybrid working. The role involves managing tenders for complex infrastructure projects including Railways, Highways, Airports, and Nuclear. Ideal candidates will possess significant estimating experience and strong commercial acumen.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in civil engineering as an Estimator.
• NEC3 and/or NEC4 experience.
• Background in civil engineering or quantity surveying.

Responsibilities

• Create tender analysis summary reports and manage bid processes.
• Lead tender adjudication meetings and manage deadlines.
• Compile tender handover documentation and coordinate with procurement.

Skills

Commercial business acumen

First principal measurement and pricing

Tools

CCS Candy

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

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My client, a leading Civil Engineering Sub-Contractor are seeking a Estimator to join their Major Projects side of the business. You will be part of a team involved in complex interfaces on Railways, Highways, Airports and Nuclear projects.

Experience required:

• Years plus industry experience, with more than last 3 most recent years as an Estimator
• Civil engineering or QS background
• First principal measurement and pricing
• Computer skills – CCS Candy, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook competent
• NEC3 and/or NEC4 experienced
• Highways, Railways, Aviation and Energy experienced
• Strong commercial business acumen skills
• Proven track record of winning profitable work
• Work experience of at least 5 years for a civils subcontractor (Tier 2 or similar)

Responsibilities will include:

• Capable of creating a tender analysis summary report to decide bid or no-bid
• Lead all mid-bid review and tender adjudication meetings
• Manage all tenders and accountable to achieve strict deadlines
• Manage all related administration and CANDY database
• Comfortable with issuing and managing sub-contractor/supply chain enquiries
• Conducting tender site visits
• Work closely withProcurement and Business Development teams
• Chair weekly estimating progress meetings with MD, Contracts Director and Business Development Manager present
• Compiling tender handover documentation prior to any successful tender going ‘live’
• Capable of creating cost plans
• Support commercial team with larger variation estimates

This is a full time position with hybrid working considered.