Estimator

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international civil engineering company is seeking an Estimator to join their Work Winning team in Swindon. The role involves preparing detailed prices for tenders, working closely with the Bid Manager, and ensuring competitive pricing. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in civil engineering, knowledge of estimating software, and relevant procurement legislation. This full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits including training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Health care plan

Accommodation allowance

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques.
• Awareness of different contract forms.
• Detailed knowledge of estimating software packages.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing detailed and accurate pricing for tenders.
• Work with Bid Manager for competitive pricing.
• Produce competitive prices relevant to the scheme.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Estimating software proficiency

Knowledge of procurement legislation

Job description

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HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction Limited is a leading international civil engineering company, specialising in complex market segments such as Transportation, Energy, Tunnelling, Building, Civil and Structural Engineering.

HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction Limited are proud of our achievements and our reputation for innovation, dynamism and excellence and we are conscious of the fact that this success has been built firmly on the commitment and dedication of each member of our team.

About the role

We are looking to expand our Work Winning team with a skilled and enthusiastic Estimator to be based in our Head Office in Swindon, Wiltshire.

The role will require you to assist with the preparations of detailed and accurate pricing for tenders and support Clients with pricing support for early contractor involvement projects.

You will work in coordination with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing and agree methodologies and outputs for key activities with planners and, where appropriate, with the Bid Manager/Design Manger.

The role requires you to produce competitive prices using methodologies and outputs etc. to suit conditions/situations relevant to the scheme and advise the Bid Manager of the sufficiency of the client bill of quantity/activity schedule and arrange for full quantity take off or checking as required.

You will also be responsible for preparing final pricing documentation for inclusion with tender submissions and, where possible, ensuring pricing maintains a positive cash flow throughout the project

About you

Within this role, you will be required to have a sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques as well as knowledge of relevant procurement legislation.

You will have an awareness of different forms of contract and a detailed knowledge of estimating software packages.

Please note that this is a full time office based role and will be working from our Swindon Head Office 5 days a week until successful completion of your probationary period where you can then apply to work from home 1 day per week.

What we offer

We will provide a competitive salary and benefits (including pension and health care plan), accommodation allowance (if outside of a reasonable commuting distance) and access to outstanding training and career opportunities.

How to apply

If you have a passion for quality, an innovative mind, the drive and determination to succeed, and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you.

HOCHTIEF recognises the benefit of diversity and welcomes all applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, employment status or any other protected characteristic.

HOCHTIEF is working with our Preferred Suppliers therefore any unsolicited applications received from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered.