Estimator

Rullion Engineering Cumbria; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment company in the UK seeks an Estimator to prepare accurate pricing for tenders and support clients with pricing for projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong civil engineering knowledge and commercial awareness of contract forms. Responsibilities include coordinating with the Bid Manager and advising on cost-effective design options. This is a permanent role based in Swindon, with a competitive salary and a commitment to diversity and equal opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate pricing for tenders.
• Support clients with pricing for early contractor involvement projects.
• Ensure company governance procedures are followed.
• Coordinate with the Bid Manager for competitive pricing.
• Advise on cost-effective design options.

Skills

Sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques

Knowledge of relevant procurement legislation

Commercial awareness of different forms of contract

Job description

Estimator

Start date: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Location: Swindon
Hours of work: Mon to Fri
Salary: Competitive

Role Responsibilities

• Preparations of detailed and accurate pricing for tenders
• Supporting Clients with pricing support for early contractor involvement projects
• Ensure company governance procedures are always followed
• Work in coordination with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing
• Agree methodologies and outputs for key activities with planner and, where appropriate, with Bid Manager / Design Manager
• Provide advice to Bid Manager / Design Manager on most cost-effective design options
• Price alternative design solutions
• Procedure competitive price using methodologies and outputs etc to suit conditions/situations relevant to the scheme
• Advise Bid Manager of sufficiency of client bill of quantity / activity schedule and arrange for full quantity take off or checking as required

Required Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques
• Knowledge of relevant procurement legislation
• Commercial awareness of different forms of contract

Interested in this position? Please click "apply now". We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

This permanent/contract vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd. Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.