Estimator

ML Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Manchester is seeking an Estimator to join a civil engineering contractor working on National Grid projects. You will manage tenders end-to-end, compile detailed costings and coordinate with operations to understand delivery methods. The right candidate will have relevant qualifications and strong communication skills.

Join a growing team with opportunities for progression and a competitive salary package. Based in Manchester, on-site role with site visits as required.

Qualifications

• Relevant industry qualification (HND/HNC/Degree or equivalent).
• Experience in civil engineering, groundworks, reinforced concrete, trenching & ducting works, utilities and infrastructure.
• Excellent communication and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage enquiries and ITTs from start to end within deadlines.
• Review and assess tender information received.
• Prepare tender programmes / submission documents.
• Engage with sub-contractors / suppliers to gather quotes.
• Compile final pricing and undertake detailed commercial review with senior management.
• Organise (& attend, if appropriate) client post-tender meetings.

Skills

Tendering experience

Civil engineering

Communication skills

Education

HND/HNC/Degree or equivalent

Job description

Estimator

Civil Engineering - National Grid Works

Manchester

Our client, a main contractor that specialise in civil engineering/infrastructure works for National Grid sites is looking to recruit an Estimator to join their expanding team. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate as our client is offering competitive salary and package as well as opportunity for progression.

Estimator Key Accountabilities:

• Management of Enquiries and ITTs from start to end, within deadlines
• Review and assess all tender information received
• Attend (if appropriate) any site visits / pre-tender meetings
• Prepare tender programmes / submission documents
• Liaise with operations teams to understand outputs / delivery methods
• Compile detailed job costs from first principles
• Build-up internal labour and management costs
• Engage with specialist sub-contractors / suppliers
• Ensure multiple materials / equipment / sub-contractor quotes received
• Liaising with all departments to help compile submission
• Manage Tender Queries / Clarifications
• Compile final pricing in required format
• Undertake detailed commercial review, with senior management, prior to submission
• Compile & submit all bid documents
• Organise (& attend, if appropriate) client post-tender meetings

Estimator Requirements:

• Relevant industry qualification (HND/HNC/Degree or equivalent)
• Experienced in civil engineering, groundworks, reinforced concrete, trenching & ducting works, utilities, infrastructure etc.
• Excellent communication and people skills