Estimator

Anderselite; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Barnsley is seeking an Estimator/Senior Estimator to join a busy Bid Winning Team. You'll be responsible for developing competitive tenders for civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate has experience in estimating and a background in civil engineering, particularly in multi-disciplinary projects. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Estimator in civil engineering.
• Expertise in cost-effective tender development.
• Solid background in multi-disciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage tenders from receipt to delivery.
• Develop and implement bid-winning strategies.
• Conduct technical and commercial appraisals of resources.
• Support and mentor Assistant Estimators.

Skills

First Principles estimating

Civil engineering background

Tender preparation

Bid-winning strategies

Tools

Causeway software

Job description

We are currently seeking an Estimator/Senior Estimator to join our client’s South Yorkshire office as part of the Bid Winning Team.

As an Estimator, you will play a critical role in developing and pricing commercially viable, competitive and cost‑effective tenders to meet the identified client needs for a range of civil engineering projects across sectors such as rail, aviation, power & utilities, and Environment Agency projects in the Northern region.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and fast‑paced work‑winning team involved in multi‑disciplinary civils projects across a variety of sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and managing tenders from the receipt of documents through to delivery.
• Work closely with the other functions in the department to develop and implement bid‑winning strategies early in the tender process.
• Presenting tenders at review meetings to senior management.
• Liaising with the Supply Chain team on supplier/subcontractor inquiries.
• Conducting technical and commercial appraisals of labour, plant, materials, and temporary works.
• Performing take‑offs from drawings and producing cost‑effective tenders based on first principles.
• Discussing and agreeing resourcing and works outputs with Planner, Bid Manager and delivery team working on the tender.
• Analysing and pricing risks associated with tenders.
• Preparing tender submission deliverables.
• Assisting in proposals and contract management functions.
• Providing support, mentoring and guidance to Assistant Estimators and others within the department who may require such support.

Essential requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Previous experience as an Estimator in a civil engineering infrastructure setting, particularly in multi‑disciplinary projects and/or frameworks.
• Expertise in First Principles estimating.
• A solid background in civil engineering projects.

Preferred

• Experience in a site‑based or operational role before your estimating career is highly advantageous.
• Causeway software experience and knowledge is desirable.