Estimator

AmcoGiffen; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AmcoGiffen is seeking an experienced Estimator for their Pre-contract team in the South region, responsible for estimating multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects. The role involves developing competitive tenders, managing the tender process, and liaising with various teams to ensure project success. Candidates with a strong civil engineering background and relevant estimating experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Company contributory Pension scheme

Life Insurance

Health Cash Plan & Rewards

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Employee forums for voice communication

Enhanced leave days for life events

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating in a civil engineering infrastructure setting.
• Background in multi-disciplinary projects and frameworks.
• Knowledge of Causeway software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing tenders from receipt of documents to delivery.
• Conducting technical and commercial appraisals of costs and resources.
• Providing support and mentoring to Assistant Estimators.

Skills

Civil Engineering experience

Tender Management

Technical Appraisals

Cost-effective Tendering

Tools

Causeway software

Job description

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Sector: Infrastructure (Road/ Rail/ Aviation)

Office Locations: Pontyclun (South Wales), Swanley (South East) or Highbridge (West).
Region: South

About the Opportunity

AmcoGiffen is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our Pre-contract team in the South region. In this role, you will be instrumental in estimating projects and frameworks during the pre-contract/tender stage for a variety of multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.

Business Unit Overview

Our South region is dynamic and actively engaged in numerous projects at the pre-contract/tender stage across engineering and rail infrastructure, including:

• Rail / Aviation / Highways
• Civil Engineering & Building Works
• Mechanical & Electrical Works

We deliver a wide array of projects such as bridges, footbridges, embankments, station improvements, platforms, tunnels, and electrification throughout Wales, Western, and the South East. Our pre-contract team operates on diverse infrastructure projects that range from one-off tenders to long-term agreements with key clients (including but not limited to Network Rail, MAG, EA, Natural Resource Wales, Canal and River Trust, Train Operating Companies, Local Authorities).

Key Responsibilities

As an Estimator, you will play a critical role in developing and pricing commercially viable, competitive & cost-effective tenders to meet the identified client needs. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and managing tenders from the receipt of documents through to delivery.
• Work closely with the other functions in the department to develop and implement bid winning strategies from early in the tender process.
• Presenting tenders at review meetings to senior management.
• Liaising with the Supply Chain team on supplier/subcontractor inquiries.
• Conducting technical and commercial appraisals of labour, plant, materials, and temporary works.
• Performing take-offs from drawings and producing cost-effective tenders based on first principles.
• Discuss and agree resourcing and works outputs with Planner, Bid Manager and delivery team working on the tender.
• Analysing and pricing risks associated with tenders.
• Preparing tender submission deliverables
• Assisting in the proposals and contract management functions.
• Provide support, mentoring & guidance to Assistant Estimators and anyone else within the department who may require such support, mentoring & guidance

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Previous experience as an Estimator in a civil engineering infrastructure setting, particularly in multi-disciplinary projects and/or frameworks.
• A solid background in Civil Engineering projects.
• Causeway software experience and knowledge is desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a site-based or operational role prior to your estimating career is highly advantageous.

In return for your expertise, AmcoGiffen offers:

• Competitive annual salary, negotiable based on experience.
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service) + holiday purchase salary sacrifice scheme
• Company contributory Pension scheme.
• Life Insurance.
• Health Cash Plan & Rewards through Westfield.
• Strong support and development infrastructure for personal and professional growth.
• Consistent learning opportunities.
• A safe and inclusive workplace.
• Employee forums to ensure your voice is heard.
• Other enhanced leave / life event leave days e.g. dependant(s) first day at school and moving home days

If you are looking to join a fast-paced and supportive team, where your skills and experience can truly shine, please apply for this exciting opportunity with AmcoGiffen!