Estimator

HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company is seeking an Estimator to join the Work Winning team in Swindon. The role involves preparing detailed pricing for tenders and coordinating with the Bid Manager. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of civil engineering and relevant estimating software. Competitive salary of £70,000 per annum plus benefits including a company vehicle or car allowance. This is a full-time office-based position with potential for hybrid work after probation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company vehicle or car allowance

Pension and health care plan

Accommodation allowance

Access to training and career opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering and construction techniques.
• Awareness of different forms of contract.
• Ability to prepare final pricing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparations of detailed and accurate pricing.
• Work with the Bid Manager for competitive pricing.
• Produce competitive prices to suit conditions.

Skills

Sound knowledge of civil engineering

Estimating software proficiency

Understanding of procurement legislation

Ability to produce competitive prices

Job description

Estimator

Swindon

Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

£70,000 per annum (plus a company vehicle / car allowance)

About us

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 for, 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 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.

Please e-mail your CV and covering letter to : [e-mail]

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.