Estimator

Stonbury; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance

6% pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Eyecare scheme

Job summary

Stonbury in Waterlooville is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our Commercial team and help drive our water engineering projects forward. You will handle enquiries, prepare tenders and quotations through framework contracts, and support quantity surveying with pricing variations.

You should have a relevant degree in Estimating or QS, experience pricing NEC contracts and from first principles, and strong Excel and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Estimating, QS or related field.
• Experience pricing works to NEC contracts.
• Experience pricing from first principles; strong IT/Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive enquiries and tenders for works through framework contracts.
• Complete a BRMR form and comply with BRMR process requirements for sign-off.
• Coordinate and manage the tender process: start-up meeting, resource allocation, programme, actions and stakeholders.
• Undertake scoping visits.
• Obtain prices for surveys/investigations to assist scope development.
• Assess temporary works and related items with Delivery colleagues.
• Produce the Price in accordance with contract and Framework Schedule of Rates.
• Price items from first principles when not covered by framework rates.
• Produce a cost budget for each quotation/tender to calculate gross margin.

Skills

Estimating

Pricing NEC contracts

Pricing from first principles

MS Excel

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree in Estimating/QS or related

Job description

Overview

Are you an Estimator working in construction or engineering, private or public sector?

Do you have a real interest in the environment and ground engineering?

Join our Commercial team in Waterlooville as an Estimator and help drive our projects forward.

• Up to £65k doe plus a company car or £6k car allowance

We specialise in sustainable water asset management solutions, delivering exceptional value outcomes in potable water, wastewater and the environment.

There’s never been a more exciting time to join us. With increasing investment in water, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure, we’re growing fast - and we’re looking for

passionate people to grow with us.

What you'll be doing

You will be responsible for receiving, managing, processing and submitting tenders and quotations through existing framework contracts, as well as supporting the Quantity Surveyors with pricing significant Variations.

• Receive enquiries and tenders for works through framework contracts.
• Complete a BRMR (Bid Risk Management Record) form and comply with the BRMR process requirements for sign off approval.
• Co-ordinate and manage the tender process; arranging an initial start-up meeting, ensuring the correct resource is allocated, setting a tender programme and list of actions, liaising with key stakeholders through the tender process, and ensuring tender outputs are achieved and deadlines are met.
• Undertake scoping visits.
• Obtain prices for any surveys or investigations required in order to assist development of the Scope.
• Assess the requirements for temporary works, method related works, and preliminary items in co-ordination with Delivery colleagues (Project Manager / Site Co-ordinator).
• Produce the Price in accordance with the contract and the Framework Schedule of Rates.
• Where scope items are not covered by agreed framework rates, price items from first principles.
• Produce a cost budget for each quotation/tender to calculate gross margin forecast.

Who we’re looking for

• Relevant degree in Estimating, Quantity Surveying, construction related discipline, or significant work experience.
• Experience of pricing works to NEC contracts.
• Experience of pricing works from first principles.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with other team members, clients and Possess strong IT skills, in particular MS Excel.

What we’re offering

Finance / Rewards

• Up to £65k plus a company car or £6k car allowance
• Pension – You will receive a 6% company pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Income protection
• Benifex Platform - including the Technology Scheme, Dental Plan, and the Bike Scheme

Holidays

• You will receive 24 days’ paid holiday per annum, rising to 25 after two years’ service
• Options to buy five extra days using the Holiday Scheme
• Volunteering day - up to two days per year to contribute to our local communities
• Enhanced occupational maternity leave policy

Health and Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Eyecare Scheme

Our vision is to be the best water and environment sustainability specialist.