Estimator

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Bupa cash plan

Private healthcare (where applicable)

Accommodation provided when lodging

Job summary

Basingstoke-based Estimator role within a growing specialist Civil Engineering and Geotechnical contractor. You will assess tender enquiries, drawings and specs to prepare accurate estimates for piling, geotechnical works and earthworks.

A strong focus on rates, technique reflection and client communication is essential. We are targeting candidates with several years' estimating experience in piling/geotechnical fields, capable of building rates and tender submissions while liaising with

Qualifications

• Experience in piling, geotechnical/ground engineering or earthworks.
• Around 4+ years of industry experience.
• Understanding of construction rates, plant, labour and materials.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender information.
• Commercially aware with strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Confident in tender submissions and responding to client queries.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Review tender enquiries, drawings, specifications and related docs.
• Prepare estimates and tender submissions for piling, geotechnical and earthworks packages.
• Build up rates for labour, plant, materials and subcontract packages.
• Work within estimating parameters while assessing project risks and opportunities.
• Understand proposed construction techniques and reflect pricing accordingly.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors for quotations.
• Prepare tender documentation and commercial information for submission.
• Respond to technical and commercial queries during the tender process.
• Liaise directly with clients regarding schemes and tenders.
• Attend occasional client meetings, including London client offices.
• Collaborate with ops and commercial teams to ensure realistic delivery costs.
• Assist with tender handovers following successful awards.
• Develop technical and commercial knowledge with progression in estimating.

Skills

Tendering

Piling

Geotechnical engineering

Earthworks

Construction rates

Client liaison

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Driving licence

Job description

Estimator - Piling / Geotechnical - SL47860

Location: Basingstoke

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Company Car / Car Allowance + Benefits

Estimator required to join a growing specialist Civil Engineering and Geotechnical contractor, delivering piling, ground engineering, earthworks and associated civil engineering projects across the UK.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured and prospective projects, the company is looking to appoint an Estimator to support the preparation of tenders and pricing submissions.

This position would suit an Estimator with several years' experience within piling, geotechnical engineering, ground engineering or earthworks who is looking to develop their career within a specialist contractor.

The company is not necessarily seeking a Senior Estimator. Of greater importance is a practical understanding of the industry, construction techniques and rates, alongside the ability to put together accurate tenders and communicate effectively with clients.

Estimator Salary & Benefits

£45,000 - £50,000 salary, dependent upon experience

• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Bupa cash plan
• Potential additional private healthcare depending on seniority
• Accommodation provided when lodging away

Significant secured and visible project pipeline

Opportunity to join a growing specialist contractor

Estimator Job Overview

• Review tender enquiries, drawings, specifications and associated documentation
• Prepare estimates and tender submissions for piling, geotechnical, earthworks and associated civil engineering packages
• Build up rates for labour, plant, materials and subcontract packages
• Work within established estimating parameters while developing a strong understanding of project-specific risks and opportunities
• Understand proposed construction techniques and ensure these are appropriately reflected within pricing
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations
• Prepare tender documentation and commercial information for submission
• Respond to technical and commercial queries throughout the tender process
• Liaise directly with clients regarding proposed schemes and tender submissions
• Attend occasional client meetings, including meetings at client offices in London
• Work closely with the operational and commercial teams to ensure tenders reflect realistic delivery methods and costs
• Assist with tender handovers following successful project awards
• Develop technical and commercial knowledge with the opportunity to progress within the estimating function

Estimator Job Requirements

• Previous estimating experience within piling, geotechnical engineering, ground engineering, earthworks or specialist civil engineering
• Ideally circa 4+ years' industry experience, although experience and technical ability will be considered on an individual basis
• Understanding of construction rates, plant, labour and materials
• Knowledge of piling / geotechnical construction techniques
• Able to interpret drawings, specifications and tender information
• Commercially aware with good numerical and analytical skills
• Confident putting together tender submissions and responding to client queries
• Approachable and comfortable dealing directly with clients
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Keen to learn and progress within a growing specialist contractor
• Full UK driving licence