Civils Estimator

FBR Construction Recruitment; Portslade by Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency is seeking a Civils Estimator to oversee tenders for commercial and housing projects near Portslade. Candidates should have strong technical knowledge in civil engineering and experience with estimating. Key responsibilities include generating tender proposals, managing relationships, and negotiating costs. Benefits include a car allowance and pension plan.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Workplace Pension

20 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Experienced in civils estimating with good technical civil engineering knowledge.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• UK Driving License required.

Responsibilities

• Generate tenders and estimate resources for commercial and housing projects.
• Negotiate with suppliers and subcontracts while maximizing profit.
• Build relationships with customers and contractors during the tender process.

Skills

Technical civil engineering knowledge

Proposal writing

Excellent research skills

Good verbal communication

Excellent numeracy skills

Tools

Conquest Estimating IT

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Overview

FBR Construction Recruitment Limited are seeking a qualified Civils Estimator for a long standing, valued client who are currently operating on Commercial Projects for Clients such as British Airways at Heathrow [5year framework renewed January 2024] / BHAFC Amex Various / Southern Water treatment plants. They are also Tendering on various Housing Projects all local both traditional housing and RC Frames.

Responsibilities

• Contribution to the generation of tenders, proposing costs and estimate resources for Commercial & Housing projects.
• Take full control of the Tender Enquiry and be self-motivated.
• Participation in the winning of contracts while minimising risk and maximising profit by estimating the costs for tenders, negotiating with suppliers (through our Purchase manager) and subcontracts, and supporting value engineering.
• Contribute to the process of preparing, validating, adjudication, and final submission of tenders. This includes minimising any subcontractor and material costs, communicating with external design, planning, commercial and Adenstar Management.
• Estimate costs in order to meet or exceed customer requirements, including obtaining and negotiating quotes all assisted & accompanied by Adenstar Management team.
• Build and retain commercial relationships with customers, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors during the tender and fulfilment process.
• Generate new leads for further Tender Enquiries.

The applicant will have civils estimating experience of schemes & be based in our clients Office located near Portslade.

Qualifications and Skills

• You will be experienced with good technical civil engineering knowledge.
• Extensive knowledge of best industry practices and standards.
• Excellent research, proposal writing and oral presentation skills.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent numeracy skills.
• Use of Conquest Estimating IT or similar.
• Use of Microsoft Office applications & Excel.
• Confident and positive, committed and enthusiastic.
• Accurate and timely provision of information.
• UK Driving License.

Package / Benefits

• Car Allowance per Annum £6,000
• Peoples Workplace Pension
• Holidays 20 days plus 8 Bank Holidays

If the right candidate works well and diligently & is hungry to progress future Directorship and rewards, please contact Tiffany at FBR Construction Recruitment Limited.