Estimator

Coffey; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffey is seeking an experienced Estimator to lead tender estimates for civil and M&E projects in the UK. You will manage end-to-end tender activity, coordinate with designers, planners and delivery teams, and drive accurate cost estimates.

The role requires a degree in a construction discipline, at least 5 years in the industry, strong commercial awareness, and membership of RICS or CIOB preferred. Candy software experience is an asset.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant construction discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Construction Industry (Civils and/or M&E).
• Strong commercial awareness and knowledge of construction contracts.
• Membership or pursuit of membership with RICS, CIOB, or equivalent.
• Experience with industry standard software (Candy preferable).

Responsibilities

• Preparation and submission of tender estimates for engineering projects.
• Manage all aspects of allocated tenders from enquiry to submission, including design coordination.
• Obtain and evaluate material and subcontractor quotations and prepare cost estimates.
• Review tender programmes with planners and delivery managers.
• Identify and assess commercial risks and opportunities within tender submissions.
• Ensure tenders comply with company procedures and quality standards.
• Support tender handovers to delivery teams.
• Mentor, develop and manage Estimators, promoting collaboration.
• Maintain knowledge of legislation, Form of Contract, and HSQE Management Systems.

Skills

Tendering

Estimating

Leadership

Communication

Commercial awareness

Planning

Risk assessment

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Degree in construction discipline

Tools

Candy

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Estimator to join our tendering team. The successful candidate will lead the production of tender estimates for our civil and M&E engineering projects. This role requires a proactive individual with a growth mindset, excellent leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and submission of tender estimates for engineering projects.
• Manage all aspects of allocated tenders, from initial enquiry through to tender submission, including design co-ordination.
• Obtain and evaluate material and subcontractor quotations and prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Review tender programmes in collaboration with planners and delivery managers.
• Identify and assess commercial risks and opportunities within tender submissions.
• Identify tender ambiguities and shortfalls in information and provide suitable solutions.
• Ensure tender reviews and submissions comply with company procedures and quality standards.
• Support successful tender handovers to delivery teams.
• Mentor, develop and manage Estimators, promoting collaboration and continuous development.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant legislation, Forms of Contract, and the Group's HSQE Management Systems.
• Ensure all tenders promote safe methods of work and comply with statutory health and safety requirements.
• A degree in a relevant construction discipline or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the Construction Industry, either Civils and/or Mechanical & Electrical
• Understanding of the commercial aspects of construction contracts through relevant construction experience and performance on similar
• Able to plan, prioritise and manage work within fixed deadlines
• Significant estimating experience within the construction sector.
• Strong commercial awareness and knowledge of construction contracts.
• Membership or pursuit of membership with: RICS, CIOB, or equivalent.
• Experience with industry standard software (Candy preferable)

About us

Coffey is a water infrastructure and civil engineering specialist operating in every major construction sector throughout Ireland and the UK. Passionate about quality and efficiency, this passion drives our belief in delivering projects with the best workforce. The hallmarks of our work are innovative solutions, engineering ingenuity, professional construction management and the highest level of safety and quality. We pride ourselves in nurturing an environment that empowers critical thinking, creative problem-solving, customer focus, efficiency and flexibility.

Coffey values are at the heart of everything we do – Do the right thing, Do it better, Do it together.