Estimator

Millbank Holdings Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Estimator to join their team in Swindon. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing detailed pricing for tenders and collaborating with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing. The ideal candidate will have sound knowledge of civil engineering practices, relevant procurement legislation, and experience with estimating software. This position offers a chance to work on exciting projects across various sectors.

Benefits

Equal opportunities employer

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques.
• Knowledge of relevant procurement legislation.
• Commercial awareness of different forms of contract.
• Detailed knowledge of estimating software packages.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate pricing for tenders.
• Coordinate with Bid Manager for competitive pricing.
• Provide cost-effective design options to Bid Manager.

Skills

Knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques

Knowledge of relevant procurement legislation

Commercial awareness of different forms of contract

Knowledge of estimating software packages

Job description

The Opportunity

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?

• Preparations of detailed and accurate pricing for tenders
• Supporting Clients with pricing support for early contractor involvement projects

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Ensure company governance procedures are followed at all times
• Work in coordination with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing
• Agree methodologies and outputs for key activities with planner and, where appropriate, with Bid Manager / Design Manger
• Provide advice to Bid Manager / Design Manager on most cost effective design options
• Price alternative design solutions
• Procedure competitive price using methodologies and outputs etc to suit conditions/ situations relevant to the scheme.
• Advise Bid Manager of sufficiency of client bill of quantity / activity schedule and arrange for full quantity take off or checking as required.
• Preparing the price estimate for tenders of budget pricing comprising the following aspects:
• Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items
• Ensure Working Rule Agreement (and any other specific requirements such as London Living wage) included in labour rates
• Prepare scheme specific labour rate calculation where required.
• Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items
• Liaise with Planner to reconcile plant resource levels
• 3Comparison sheet for materials considering unit rate (conversation factors), wastage, waiting times and part loads etc.
• Liaise with procurement to determine appropriate selection of suppliers to send enquiries to.
• Liaise with procurement to determine the sufficiency and compliance of supplier quotations
• Liaise with procurement and agree on the selection of supplier quotations to be used in the estimate
• Liase with procurement & bid team to determine appropriate selection of subcontractors to send enquires
• Liase with procurement to determine sufficiency and compliance of subcontractor quotation
• Preparation of comparation sheet for subcontractors details additions/ deletions from quoted rates
• Liaise with procurement and bid manager and agree on the selection of the subcontractor to be used in the estimate.
• Liaise with Planner / Technical Services / Temporary Works Coordinator to agree extent and nature of temporary works.
• Agree costs of temporary works with temporary works coordinator.

Qualifications & Experience

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

It’s great if you also have the following

• 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, then apply now or contact Jordan Tipping via LinkedIn

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities 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. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are 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.