Estimator

AMCO; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Barnsley seeks an Estimator to develop competitive tenders for various projects in sectors like rail and aviation. The ideal candidate will have experience in estimating within engineering backgrounds, offering skills in first principles estimating. This full-time role provides opportunities for career growth and a competitive salary ranging from £30,001 to £50,000 yearly, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Company car or car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Health cash plan & rewards

Support for career development

Safe working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Estimator in a civil engineering infrastructure setting.
• Expertise in First Principles estimating and solid background in Civil Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing tenders from receipt to delivery.
• Developing and implementing bid-winning strategies.
• Presenting tenders to senior management.
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Conducting technical and commercial appraisals.
• Performing cost-effective tenders based on drawings.
• Discussing resourcing outputs with the delivery team.
• Analyzing risks and preparing tender submissions.
• Mentoring Assistant Estimators.

Skills

Bluebeam

Construction Estimating

Construction Experience

HeavyBid

Math

Sage

Pricing

Cost Control

Restoration

Roofing

Microsoft Excel

Auto Estimating

Tools

Causeway software

Job description

Estimator - Civil Engineering

Location : Barnsley York or Warrington office locations available

Sector Civil Engineering Rail Aviation Power Environment & Highways

Job Type : Full-time

In return we offer

• Competitive annual salary negotiable dependant on experience
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Company contributory Pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards
• Support and employee infrastructure embedded in the business as a platform for personal and professional development creating pathways for unrivalled career development and progression opportunities internally.
• Consistent learning opportunities
• Internal development programmes dedicated to supporting the development of our colleagues and future business leaders including Purposeful Leadership Women in leadership and much more.
• A safe place to work
• Employee forums that provide a platform for having your voice heard

About the Role

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

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.

Your key responsibilities will include

• 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 from 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.
• Discuss and agree 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 the proposals and contract management functions.
• Providing support, mentoring & guidance to Assistant Estimators and anyone else within the department who may require such support, mentoring & guidance.

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 prior to your estimating career is highly advantageous.
• Causeway software experience and knowledge is desirable.

The Company

Why AmcoGiffen

You will be joining a reputable and firmly established engineering contractor operating nationally in rail civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil building mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive live assets in highly regulated environments we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high‑quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen

We value collective expertise but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us you can be you because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training raising awareness regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer offering challenging worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro‑actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn't matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non‑membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing

Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now!

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities please contact our Recruitment Team :

Recruitment Manager

Key Skills

• Bluebeam
• Construction Estimating
• Construction Experience
• HeavyBid
• Math
• Sage
• Pricing
• Cost Control
• Restoration
• Roofing
• Microsoft Excel
• Auto Estimating

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary: 30001 - 50000