Estimator

HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Car allowance

Job summary

HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction Limited in Swindon, Wiltshire, is seeking an Estimator to join the Work Winning team. The role involves detailed tender pricing, price take-offs, and collaboration with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing and cash flow across projects.

The successful candidate will have civil engineering knowledge, experience with estimating software, and a strong understanding of procurement rules.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques
• Knowledge of procurement legislation
• Detailed knowledge of estimating software packages
• Experience with preparing detailed pricing for tenders and price take-offs

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparations of detailed and accurate pricing for tenders and support pricing for early contractor involvement projects

Job description

Estimator

Swindon, Wiltshire

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 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.

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

HOCHTIEF recognises the benefit of diversity and welcomes all applications.