Estimator

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Merley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their commercial team on civil engineering and groundworks projects across the UK. You will manage tenders from enquiry to submission, collaborating with commercial and operational teams to produce accurate, competitive pricing.

The role requires reviewing drawings, specifications and scopes of work, performing detailed take-offs and cost estimates, and obtaining subcontractor quotations to develop viable tender returns.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating civil engineering or groundworks projects.
• Ability to review drawings, specs and tender docs.
• Strong numerical and commercial awareness.
• Experience obtaining supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Ability to work independently within a commercial team.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and tenders for civil engineering and groundworks projects.
• Review tender documentation, drawings and specifications.
• Undertake detailed take-offs and produce cost estimates.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Develop competitive tender returns ensuring commercial viability.
• Identify risks, opportunities and potential value-engineering solutions.
• Liaise with clients, main contractors, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process.
• Support the handover of successful projects to the delivery team.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and contribute to estimating processes.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Take-offs

Subcontractor quotations

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Quantity Surveying background

Commercial background

Job description

A leading specialist contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to join their commercial team.

The business delivers a range of civil engineering, groundworks and infrastructure projects, working with main contractors and developers across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator to join an established business with a strong pipeline of work and take responsibility for preparing competitive and commercially robust tenders.

The Role

As an Estimator, you will be responsible for managing tenders from initial enquiry through to submission, working closely with the commercial and operational teams to develop accurate and competitive pricing.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing detailed estimates and tenders for civil engineering and groundworks projects.
• Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Undertaking detailed take-offs and producing accurate cost estimates.
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Developing competitive tender returns while ensuring commercial viability.
• Identifying risks, opportunities and potential value-engineering solutions.
• Liaising with clients, main contractors, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process.
• Supporting the handover of successful projects to the delivery team.
• Maintaining accurate estimating records and contributing to the development of estimating processes.

About You

The successful candidate will have previous experience working within an estimating role in civil engineering, groundworks or a related construction environment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience estimating civil engineering or groundworks projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and associated costs.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong numerical and commercial awareness.
• Experience carrying out quantities/take-offs and analysing supplier/subcontractor quotations.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the wider commercial and operational teams.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Candidates from a Quantity Surveying or commercial background who have moved into estimating will also be considered.

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity for an Estimator looking to join a growing specialist contractor where they can have genuine responsibility for the tendering process and play an important role in securing future workload.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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