Estimator

AndersElite; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Sheffield is looking for an Estimator/Senior Estimator to join their Bid Winning Team. The role involves preparing competitive tenders and collaborating with various functions to ensure successful submissions. Candidates should have significant experience in civil engineering and First Principles estimating, as well as strong analytical skills. This position presents an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment on diverse projects across multiple sectors.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Estimator in civil engineering.
• Strong background in First Principles estimating.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage tenders from receipt to delivery.
• Develop bid winning strategies early in the tender process.
• Conduct technical and commercial appraisals of projects.

Skills

Estimating

Tender preparation

Commercial awareness

Technical appraisal

Tools

Causeway software

Job description

We are currently seeking an Estimator/Senior Estimator to join our clients South Yorkshire office working as part of the Bid Winning Team. As an Estimator, you will play a critical role in developing and pricing commercially viable, competitive & cost-effective tenders to meet the identified client needs for a range of civil engineering projects including sectors such as rail, aviation, power & utilities and Environment Agency projects in Northern region. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and fast-paced work-winning team involved in multi-disciplinary civils projects across a variety of sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing tenders from the receipt of documents through to delivery.
• Work closely with the other functions in the department to develop and implement bid winning strategies from early in the tender process.
• Presenting tenders at review meetings to senior management.
• Liaising with the Supply Chain team on supplier/subcontractor inquiries.
• Conducting technical and commercial appraisals of labour, plant, materials, and temporary works.
• Performing take-offs from drawings and producing cost-effective tenders based on first principles.
• Discussing and agreeing resourcing and works outputs with Planner, Bid Manager and delivery team working on the tender.
• Analysing and pricing risks associated with tenders.
• Preparing tender submission deliverables.
• Assisting in the proposals and contract management functions.
• Providing support, mentoring & guidance to Assistant Estimators and others within the department.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as an Estimator in a civil engineering infrastructure setting, particularly in multi-disciplinary projects and/or frameworks.
• Expertise in First Principles estimating.
• A solid background in Civil Engineering projects.

Preferred

• Experience in a site-based or operational role prior to your estimating career is highly advantageous.
• Causeway software experience and knowledge is desirable.