Estimator

Reed; Warrington; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Reed Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting for a Civils Estimator in Warrington for a leading UK civil engineering and building contractor. You will provide a comprehensive estimating service, develop tender estimates, manage costs, and identify risks from project documentation.

The ideal candidate holds an HND/C or BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering, with at least two years in estimating, experience using Conquest, and strong Excel/Project skills.

Qualifications

• HND/C in Civil Engineering.
• At least two years in estimating or a similar role.
• Understanding of construction techniques and tendering processes.
• Ability to form bills of quantities from drawings.
• Familiarity with NEC/JCT contracts and standard forms.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive estimating service for assigned projects or a portfolio.
• Identify risks from project documents and lead pre-tender discussions.
• Prepare tender estimates from first principles using Conquest software.
• Conduct site visits to validate tender assumptions and site constraints.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers/subcontractors during the tender process.
• Attend pre/post-tender meetings and communicate tender requirements to the team.

Skills

Tender analysis

Bid management

Contract familiarity

Independence/coordination

Prioritisation

Education

HND/C in Civil Engineering

BEng / BSc in Civil Engineering

Tools

Conquest Series Q

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Job description

• Annual Salary: up to £75,000 per annum + benefits
• Location: Warrington, North-West of England
• Job Type: Full-time

Reed Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting for one of the UK’s leading multi-discipline Civil Engineering and Building contractors, for a Civils Estimator. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for career development and progression within a dynamic team.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide a comprehensive estimating service, controlling either an assigned project or a portfolio of projects.
• Identify potential risks from initial analysis of project documentation.
• Prepare tender estimates from first principles using Conquest estimating software, drawing on previous experience and knowledge of techniques, outputs, subcontractor quotations, and material prices unique to each tender.
• Conduct site visits as required for the tender to ascertain site-specific complexities, access requirements, etc.
• Lead and participate in discussions and negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors during the tender process.
• Engage in pre-tender discussions/sign-off with senior colleagues.
• Attend and contribute to pre/post-tender meetings with clients' designated personnel.
• Conduct handover meetings with contract and commercial colleagues to ensure all elements of the tender process and procedures are communicated, and project complexities are fully understood by all parties prior to the signing of the contract.
• Stay updated on inflation, exchange rates, and projected timescale costs.
• Obtain feedback from site teams on estimating adequacy and current costs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• HND/C in Civil Engineering.
• At least two years of previous experience working in an Estimating Department.
• Thorough understanding of construction techniques, outputs, and the relationship between costs from these and the market values and how this is utilised in tendering.
• Forming bills of quantities from drawings take-offs, either by hand or from Estimating software.
• Ability to prioritise, manage, and coordinate multiple tender opportunities in a constantly changing environment with minimal supervision.
• High level of PC literacy with working knowledge of Conquest Series Q, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word & Project software.
• BEng / BSc in Civil Engineering.
• CSCS Card.
• Eagerness to learn from experienced members of the company to further understanding.
• Knowledge and experience of CESMM, SMM Methods of Measurement, production of activity schedules, and population of contract sum analyses.
• Ability to work independently utilising several standard forms of contract such as NEC/JCT and bespoke contracts.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long-term career opportunities and excellent potential for future development and progression.
• Opportunity to work with a leading company in the industry.