Estimator

Mick George; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Estimator to join their Earthworks Division. In this pivotal role, you will manage the tendering process for projects, ensuring that margins are maximized while exploring value engineering opportunities. You'll engage with clients, understand project scopes, and maintain strong relationships, all while working in a supportive and professional environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive team member to contribute to exciting projects and advance their career in a dynamic company that values diversity and individual contributions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Company benefit platform

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Access to private healthcare

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating bulk earthworks and civils works is essential.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage tendering of projects to maximize margins and win contracts.
• Review project information and submit tenders on time.

Skills

Estimating bulk earthworks

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Methodical approach

Flexibility in approach

Basic computer literacy

Tools

ConQuest

Maximiser CRM

Job description

Here at The Mick George Group we are looking for an Estimator to join our Earthworks Division based at our Head Office in Huntingdon.

Job Purpose:
To manage tendering of projects, maximising the tendered margin whilst looking at potential value engineering and successfully winning projects.

Responsibilities:

• To actively tender projects that are received by the business.
• To be aware of contractual terms and potential risks to the business.
• To review all information received to understand the scope of works to be tendered.
• To submit tenders on time to the clients’ requirements.
• To accurately measure relevant works to derive/validate quantities for pricing purposes.
• To build up tender rates from first principles on a labour, plant and material basis.
• To consider potential value engineering opportunities to offer to clients.
• To obtain market rates for subcontracted works.
• To respond to clients' queries in a timely manner.
• To understand programme and buildability constraints within a tender.
• To be responsible for the handover meeting of secured work by passing information to the delivery team.
• To maintain client relationships.
• To seek opportunities for new and continued work.
• To provide support and advice to less experienced members of the team.
• Always conduct themselves in a professional manner as an ambassador of Mick George Group.

Skills & Competencies Required:

• Experience in estimating bulk earthworks and civils works.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be methodical and flexible in approach to tasks.
• A pro-active team member.
• Basic computer literacy (use of emails, etc.).
• Experience in ConQuest and Maximiser CRM (Desirable).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Company pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Company benefit platform.
• Length of service rewards - enhanced holiday entitlement / access to private healthcare service.
• Employee assistance programme.

The Mick George Group is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all. The company seeks to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse community at large and values the individual’s contribution irrespective of sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, race, colour, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin.