Estimator

Zesty Work; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm in Nottingham is seeking a highly skilled Estimator to lead civil engineering estimates. The ideal candidate will have an engineering or commercial background, experience with tenders up to £2-3m, and familiarity with estimating software. This role includes mentoring junior estimators and ensuring tender submissions are feasible and profitable.

Qualifications

• Experience in water, construction, rail, and steelwork.
• Proven track record on tenders up to £2-3m.
• Knowledge of waste, rail, or tunnelling sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimates and follow company procedures.
• Mentor junior estimators for larger tenders.
• Provide pricing support for business development.
• Monitor customer negotiations and close out actions.
• Prepare estimating handover packs and maintain support.

Skills

Engineering background

Commercial awareness

Numerate and IT literate

Estimating software familiarity

Customer engagement skills

Education

Chartered or incorporated status

Job description

Our client brings 30+ years of experience delivering top-notch design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance for all steelwork needs & projects. Their comprehensive services provide complete metalwork solutions tailored to each project's needs, serving industries such as commercial, construction, rail, utilities, and telecoms. They treat every project uniquely, guiding it through its entire lifecycle to turn visions into reality.

The Role

They are currently looking for a highly skilled Estimator to lead estimates for civil engineering works, adhering to the company's estimating systems and procedures. As an Estimator, you will collaborate with tender teams to develop customer solutions and secure projects that meet the company's objectives.

About you

The ideal candidate will have an engineering or commercial background with experience in water, construction, rail, and general steelwork. A proven track record of working on tenders ranging up to £2-3m is essential. You should be numerate and IT literate and familiar with estimating software. Chartered or incorporated status, or similar, is required. Confidence in dealing with customers and senior personnel within Structural Fabrications Ltd is important, along with the ability to ensure all tender submissions are both feasible and profitable. Knowledge of waste, rail, or the tunnelling sector is desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead estimates and undertake estimates following company procedures.
• Lead a team of estimators for larger tenders, mentoring and developing junior estimators.
• Provide indicative pricing support for business development and obtain feedback from site teams on estimating adequacy and current costs.
• Close out actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as required.
• Prepare estimating handover packs, maintain notes of handover meetings, and provide ongoing support to site teams regarding estimates and key assumptions.

Key Measures & Targets

• Winning work to meet the company's objectives.
• Developing coherent and consistent tender submissions using key estimating assumptions.
• Developing a tender win strategy alongside business unit teams.
• Providing temporary works support for tenders and for the design element of design and construct tenders.

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