Estimator

ALFA AI GmbH; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ALFA AI GmbH in Manchester is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our civil engineering and infrastructure team. You will interpret Tender requirements, review Bills of Quantities, and prepare estimates in line with company procedures.

Collaborate with Bid Manager, planners and procurement to shape winning solutions and handover packages on contract awards. The role requires estimating experience in shafts, tunnelling, pipelines, MEICA, rail civils or groundworks, strong MS Office skills,

Qualifications

• Estimating and/or operational experience in shafts, tunnelling, pipelines, MEICA, rail civils, or groundworks.
• Strong competence in construction techniques and resource requirements across these sectors.
• Proficient with tender build-ups and estimating software.
• Fully conversant with Microsoft Office suite.
• Numerate with a confident demeanour and ability to liaise at all levels.
• Experience working within the water or civil engineering sector.

Responsibilities

• Interpret client tender requirements from PQQ and ITT documentation.
• Take off and review Bills of Quantities from client information.
• Prepare estimates in accordance with company procedures promptly and accurately.
• Collate supporting information including opportunity and risk registers and key assumptions registers.
• Work collaboratively with the Bid Manager, regional business, and planner to agree methodology and principles.
• Prepare the estimating adjudication pack and present the basis of estimates and key assumptions.
• Maintain notes of adjudication and handover meetings, closing out actions and monitoring customer negotiations.
• Prepare estimate handover packs at contract award and provide ongoing support to site teams.

Skills

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Tender build-ups

Numerate

Water/civil engineering experience

Education

Chartered Engineer or equivalent

Tools

Candy estimating software

Job description

An established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is looking for an experienced Estimator to join their team in Manchester.

This is a great opportunity to join a successful, experienced tendering team, working alongside estimators, bid writers, procurement, and business development professionals to develop customer solutions and secure work across a diverse portfolio of civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities for Estimator:

• Interpret client tender requirements from PQQ and ITT documentation
• Take off and review Bills of Quantities from client information
• Prepare estimates in accordance with company procedures promptly and accurately
• Collate supporting information including opportunity and risk registers and key assumptions registers
• Work collaboratively with the Bid Manager, regional business, and planner to agree methodology and principles
• Prepare the estimating adjudication pack and present the basis of estimates and key assumptions
• Maintain notes of adjudication and handover meetings, closing out actions and monitoring customer negotiations
• Prepare estimate handover packs at contract award and provide ongoing support to site teams

Essential Requirements for Estimator:

• Estimating and/or operational experience in one or more of the following: shafts, tunnelling, pipelines, MEICA, rail civils, or groundworks
• Strong competence in construction techniques and associated resource requirements across these sectors
• Proficient with tender build-ups and estimating software
• Fully conversant with Microsoft Office suite
• Numerate with a confident demeanour and ability to liaise at all levels
• Experience working within the water or civil engineering sector

Desirable:

• Chartered Engineer or equivalent
• Experience using Candy estimating software