Estimator

Millbank Holdings Ltd; Shaw; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their team in the UK. You will prepare detailed pricing for tenders, support clients, and coordinate with the Bid Manager. Candidates should have sound knowledge of civil engineering, procurement legislation, and estimating software. The position offers a collaborative work environment focused on delivering high-value projects.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques.
• Knowledge of relevant procurement legislation.
• Commercial awareness of different contract forms.
• Sound knowledge of governance and procedural requirements for work winning.
• Detailed knowledge of estimating software packages.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate pricing for tenders.
• Support clients with pricing for early contractor involvement projects.
• Follow company governance procedures.
• Coordinate with the Bid Manager for competitive pricing.
• Provide advice on cost-effective design options.
• Prepare price estimates and budget pricing.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Procurement legislation knowledge

Commercial awareness

Governance and procedural knowledge

Estimating software proficiency

Job description

Are you an experienced Estimator looking to join a company thriving in the civil engineering field? Are you looking to get involved in exciting projects across a range of civil engineering sectors? Do you thrive in estimating high‑value projects to ensure maximum efficiency during project delivery?

Responsibilities

• Preparation of detailed and accurate pricing for tenders
• Supporting clients with pricing support for early contractor involvement projects
• Ensuring company governance procedures are followed at all times
• Working in coordination with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing
• Agreeing methodologies and outputs for key activities with the planner, and where appropriate, with the Bid Manager / Design Manager
• Providing advice to the Bid Manager / Design Manager on the most cost‑effective design options
• Pricing alternative design solutions
• Proceduring competitive price using methodologies and outputs suitable to the scheme conditions and situations
• Advising the Bid Manager of the sufficiency of the client bill of quantity/activity schedule and arranging for full quantity take‑off or checking as required
• Preparing the price estimate for tenders and budget pricing, comprising:
  • Developing local rates / build‑up rates for self‑delivered items
  • Ensuring the Working Rule Agreement (and any other specific requirements such as London Living Wage) are included in labour rates
  • Preparing scheme‑specific labour rate calculations where required
• Liaising with the planner to reconcile plant resource levels
• Creating comparison sheets for materials, considering unit rate (conversation factors), wastage, waiting times and part loads
• Liaising with procurement to determine appropriate supplier selections and to assess suitability and compliance of supplier quotations
• Liaising with procurement and the bid team to determine suitable subcontractor submissions and to manage compliance of subcontractor quotations
• Preparing comparison sheets for subcontractor details, additions and deletions from quoted rates
• Liaising with the planner, technical services and temporary works coordinator to agree the extent and nature of temporary works, and to agree costs with the temporary works coordinator

Qualifications & Experience

• Sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques
• Knowledge of relevant procurement legislation
• Commercial awareness of different contract forms
• Sound knowledge of governance and procedural requirements for work winning
• Detailed knowledge of estimating software packages

Nice to Have

• Main Contractor / Tier 1 experience

Get in touch now. If you’re seeking a new opportunity and believe you have the relevant skills and experience our client is seeking, apply now or contact Jordan Tipping via LinkedIn.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Millbank is proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme and is committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate. Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.