Estimator

Benjamin Grace; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established infrastructure company is looking for an experienced Estimator to join their Pre-Contract team in Bristol, England. This role involves managing tenders, working with various teams to create competitive bids, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate has robust experience in civil engineering estimating for multi-disciplinary projects. Strong first principles estimating expertise is essential. This position offers a chance to be a key player in significant infrastructure ventures across the South region.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator within civil engineering infrastructure.
• Experience delivering multi-disciplinary projects and/or frameworks.
• Strong first principles estimating expertise.

Responsibilities

• Managing tenders from receipt of documentation through to submission.
• Working collaboratively with internal teams to develop bid-winning strategies.
• Presenting tender submissions at internal review meetings.
• Liaising with supply chain partners regarding supplier and subcontractor enquiries.
• Completing technical and commercial appraisals of labour and materials.
• Producing accurate take-offs from drawings.

Skills

First principles estimating expertise

Civil engineering technical background

Collaborative working

Risk analysis

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join its Pre-Contract team in the South region. This role is pivotal in estimating and pricing a wide range of multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects and frameworks during the pre-contract and tender stages. You will work closely with bid, planning, commercial, and delivery teams to produce commercially viable, competitive, and cost-effective tenders that align with client requirements.

Business Unit Overview

The South region is active across a broad portfolio of infrastructure works, including:

• Rail, Aviation & Highways
• Civil Engineering & Building Works
• Mechanical & Electrical Works
• Electrification & Plant Works

Projects include bridges, footbridges, embankments, station enhancements, platforms, tunnels, and electrification works across Wales, Western, and the South East. The team delivers both stand-alone tenders and long-term frameworks for a wide range of clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing tenders from receipt of documentation through to submission
• Working collaboratively with internal teams to develop bid-winning strategies early in the tender process
• Presenting tender submissions at internal review meetings with senior leadership
• Liaising with supply chain partners regarding supplier and subcontractor enquiries
• Completing technical and commercial appraisals of labour, plant, materials, and temporary works
• Producing accurate take-offs from drawings and pricing works using first principles estimating
• Agreeing resourcing levels and outputs with Planners, Bid Managers, and delivery teams
• Identifying, analysing, and pricing project risks
• Preparing all tender documentation and submission deliverables
• Supporting proposals and contract management activities
• Mentoring and supporting Assistant Estimators and wider team members

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as an Estimator within civil engineering infrastructure
• Experience delivering multi-disciplinary projects and/or frameworks
• Strong first principles estimating expertise
• A solid technical background in civil engineering works

Desirable

• Previous site-based or operational experience prior to estimating