Estimator

Aldwych Consulting; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking an experienced Estimator to join a growing civil engineering contractor in Bournemouth. You will lead tenders from enquiry to submission, developing accurate and competitive pricing with the commercial and operational teams.

Requirements include proven experience estimating civil engineering or groundworks, strong interpretation of drawings and documents, and excellent numerical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience estimating civil engineering or groundworks projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and costs.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong numerical and commercial awareness.
• Experience carrying out quantities/take-offs and analysing supplier/subcontractor quotations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and tenders for civil engineering and groundworks projects.
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Carry out quantities/take-offs and produce cost estimates.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Develop competitive tender returns while ensuring commercial viability.

Skills

Tendering

Take-offs

Commercial awareness

Interpreting drawings

Negotiation

Education

Quantity Surveying background

Tools

CostX

Excel

Job description

A leading specialist contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to join their commercial team.

The business delivers a range of civil engineering, groundworks and infrastructure projects, working with main contractors and developers across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator to join an established business with a strong pipeline of work and take responsibility for preparing competitive and commercially robust tenders.

The Role

As an Estimator, you will be responsible for managing tenders from initial enquiry through to submission, working closely with the commercial and operational teams to develop accurate and competitive pricing.

• Preparing detailed estimates and tenders for civil engineering and groundworks projects.
• Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Undertaking detailed take-offs and producing accurate cost estimates.
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Developing competitive tender returns while ensuring commercial viability.
• Identifying risks, opportunities and potential value-engineering solutions.
• Liaising with clients, main contractors, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process.
• Supporting the handover of successful projects to the delivery team.
• Maintaining accurate estimating records and contributing to the development of estimating processes.

About You

• Previous experience estimating civil engineering or groundworks projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and associated costs.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong numerical and commercial awareness.
• Experience carrying out quantities/take-offs and analysing supplier/subcontractor quotations.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the wider commercial and operational teams.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.Candidates from a Quantity Surveying or commercial background who have moved into estimating will also be considered.

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity for an Estimator looking to join a growing specialist contractor where they can have genuine responsibility for the tendering process and play an important role in securing future workload.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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