Services Estimator

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad in Ellesmere Port seeks an experienced Services Estimator to own estimates from initial enquiry through tender submission and handover. You will produce take-offs from drawings and tender docs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Altrad processes.

The role requires collaboration with Commercial and Senior teams, strong analytical skills, and a focus on improving estimating accuracy and cost norms across the UK & Nordics.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in an estimating role within engineering/ construction.
• Experience producing quantity take-offs from drawings, specs and tender docs.
• Strong understanding of commercial terms, conditions, and contract requirements.
• Experience collaborating with Commercial, Operational, Proposal, Bid, and senior management teams.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tenders to deadlines.
• Experience with estimating systems and analysing project performance would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of estimates from enquiry to tender submission and handover.
• Produce accurate quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications and tender docs.
• Maintain records in accordance with company procedures and AIMS.
• Collaborate with Proposal Administrators, Bid Coordinators, and senior management for timely delivery.
• Compile comprehensive tender submissions meeting all deadlines and governance.
• Develop expertise in areas of specialism and improve estimating processes across UK & Nordics.

Skills

Estimating experience

Take-offs from drawings

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Job description

Altrad are currently looking for an experienced Services Estimator to join the team in Ellesmere Port.

This role will involve taking full ownership of estimates from initial enquiry through to tender submission and project handover, ensuring accurate, transparent, and commercially robust estimates are delivered in line with client requirements and Altrad business processes.

Key Deliverables

• To take full ownership of estimates from initial enquiry through to tender submission and project handover.
• To produce accurate and transparent quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications, and other tender documentation.
• To ensure all estimates, tender documents, and supporting information are recorded and maintained in accordance with company procedures and the Altrad Integrated Management System (AIMS).
• To liaise with Proposal Administrators, Bid Coordinators, Operational Leads, Site Representatives, Commercial teams, and senior management to ensure timely and accurate estimate delivery.
• To compile comprehensive tender submissions, ensuring all contractual deadlines and internal governance requirements are met.
• To develop a strong understanding of commercial terms, conditions, and contract requirements, working closely with Commercial Managers and the Head of Commercial.
• To analyse estimate performance against actual project outturns and identify opportunities to improve estimating accuracy and cost norms.
• To support the continuous improvement of estimating processes across the UK & Nordics business, enhancing transparency, consistency, and accuracy.
• To engage with clients to discuss pricing strategies, clarify requirements, and maintain strong working relationships throughout the tendering process.
• To develop technical expertise in relevant disciplines, becoming a recognised authority in chosen areas of specialism.
• To ensure all estimating activities are completed to a high standard, meeting both client expectations and Altrad business requirements.
• To apply a first-principles approach to problem solving by challenging assumptions, breaking complex problems down into their fundamental elements, and developing practical, data-driven solutions that improve estimating accuracy, efficiency, and commercial outcomes.

Key Requirements / Qualifications

• Proven experience working in an estimating role, ideally within an engineering, construction, industrial, or related environment.
• Experience producing accurate quantity take-offs and estimates from drawings, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Strong understanding of commercial terms, conditions, and contract requirements.
• Experience working collaboratively with Commercial, Operational, Proposal, Bid, and senior management teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply a first-principles approach to complex estimating challenges.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple estimates and tender submissions to strict deadlines.
• Strong communication and client relationship management skills.
• A willingness to develop technical expertise and become a recognised authority in relevant areas of specialism.
• Experience with estimating systems, cost norms, and analysing project performance against actual outturn costs would be advantageous.
• Ability to work in accordance with company procedures and the Altrad Integrated Management System (AIMS).