Estimator

John Sisk & Son Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension and benefits

Job summary

Sisk Group, a leading UK construction company, is seeking an Estimator to join its UK business on a hybrid basis from one of our offices in Solihull, St Albans or Warrington. You will prepare accurate project costs, review designs, and support tender submissions.

The role requires degree in a relevant discipline, CSCS, and strong knowledge of estimating practices and NEC contracts; ideally 5 years site-based experience.

Qualifications

• Essential degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Knowledge of estimating practices and NEC contracts.
• Experience with procurement routes and site-based delivery.
• CSCS card and ongoing professional development desirable.

Responsibilities

• Log tender documents, addenda and client correspondence and share with the team.
• Prepare subcontractor enquiry schedules with tender input and procurement.
• Issue subcontract enquiries with scope and attendance schedules as required.
• Benchmark costs against market conditions and manage material records.
• Assist with site facilities installation and oversee snagging before handover.
• Support safe working practices and review subcontractor safety plans.

Skills

Estimating practices

Procurement routes understanding

NEC contracts knowledge

Site-based experience

Numerical and analytical ability

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

CSCS card

Professional membership or working towards membership

Tools

Conquest

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an Estimator to join our Construction UK Business, this position will be hybrid role and be based from one of our UK offices in Solihull, St Albans or Warrington. We welcome applicants from Tier 1, Regional and Sub Contractors.

John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.

The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate project costs in a consistent and transparent way. The role ensures construction methods and project circumstances are fully considered to support successful project delivery.

Reports to the Estimating Manager - Works closely with the Senior Estimator and wider Pre-Construction and Commercial teams

Responsibilities

• Log all tender documents, addendums and client correspondence, and issue to relevant team members
• Prepare subcontractor enquiry schedules using input from the tender team and procurement
• Issue subcontract enquiries with scope of works and attendance schedules where required
• Benchmark competition levels against market conditions
• Arrange bills of quantities where required and carry out spot checks on measures and descriptions.
• Manage and record delivered materials including concrete, reinforcement and structural products
• Assist with installation of site facilities such as hoardings and accommodation
• Carry out snagging and de-snagging before handover
• Support safe working practices including reviewing subcontractor safety plans and preparing method statements
• Actively develop own skills and mentor others through knowledge sharing
• Maintain enquiry schedules and chase tender returns.
• Raise and resolve tender queries.
• Review designs on tenders to identify value savings
• Compile clarifications and estimator notes for file records
• Incorporate late tender changes into submissions
• Support preparation of tender risk and opportunity assessments
• Support the preparation of value engineering schedules.
• Issue material enquiries and assess supplier responses

Tendering & Cost Analysis

• Analyse tender package returns and prepare subcontractor analysis schedules for adjudication
• Assess package requirements for fixed price and contingency allowances for tender settlement
• Prepare documents for settlement, presenting clear net costings with identified risks and opportunities
• Complete tender sum analysis including cash flow and forecasts for approval and adjudication
• Attend adjudication meetings and implement amendments as required
• Prepare client pricing documents including forms of tender, contract sum analysis and preliminaries breakdowns for submission.

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of estimating practices and use of Conquest or similar software

• Understanding of different procurement routes

• Good knowledge of NEC contracts

• Ideally 5 years site-based experience

• Up-to-date knowledge of construction processes, materials and cost.

Desirable

• Numerical and analytical ability with attention to detail

• Ability to prepare quantities in line with standard methods of measurement

• Effective time management and ability to work to deadlines under pressure

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience

• Valid CSCS card

Desirable

• Professional membership or working towards membership of a relevant body

• Ongoing professional development in estimating, pre-construction or commercial management

Additional Information

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave plus additional company days
• Pension and benefits
• Unlimited learning and development opportunities
• Much more

Our People and Recruitment Commitment

At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team.

All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic.

Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process

We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you

All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland