Estimator – Civil Engineering

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a Senior Estimator to manage bids on projects ranging from £10m to £20m. The ideal candidate will coordinate proposal development, ensure compliance with tender processes, and maintain industry knowledge. Strong educational credentials in civil engineering and proven experience in estimating and winning contracts are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified and preferably chartered.
• Track record of leading pre-construction teams for civil engineering main contractors.
• Experienced in estimating, bidding, and winning projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with national work winning resource and manage proposals.
• Lead tender processes and ensure compliance with defined company procedures.
• Develop and maintain supply chain databases.

Skills

Leadership

Market Knowledge

Proposal Development

Client Liaison

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Status (preferred)

Job description

Estimator – Civil Engineering

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Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 + pkg
Location: Derby
Regions: Midlands, West Midlands

A Regional Civil Engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to work on a portfolio of civil engineering projects from £10 – £20m each. These can include Highways, Rail, Water, Power and Infrastructure

The successful person will;

• Be Degree qualified and preferably chartered
• Have a Track record of leading the pre-construction team for a civil engineering main contractor
• Have Track record in successfully estimating, bidding and winning design and build contracts

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and work with the national work winning resource in liaison with the Business Unit Manager and General Manager;
• Maintain contemporary expert knowledge and understanding of the construction market and provide advice and information to the work winning business unit;
• Lead and manage the development of winning proposals in response to bid documents issued by clients;
• Take ownership of the tender process, from bid through to award, including the integration of commercial and quality proposals and ensure the defined company process and procedures are adhered to;
• Identify internal and external resource requirements, agree availability with Senior Management;
• Maintain effective client (and JV / Partner) liaison including dialogue, clarifications and tender presentations;
• Manage a realistic and up to date bid programme and deliverables register and ensure targets are met by the bid team through discussion and review meetings;
• Co-ordinate information for tender settlement in line with requirements of T66 agenda. Deliver tender settlement presentations to Senior Management. Disseminate actions to the bid team;
• Gather post-submission client feedback and attend meetings. Identify and disseminate learning / best practice to the bid team and Proposals Manager;
• Ensure full and smooth handover of bid stage information to the Operations Team and provide further input and advice as appropriate;
• Develop, manage and maintain a supply chain database to provide full regional capability;
• Contribute to the business market share through developing contacts and effective marketing and assist in PQQ submissions;
• Assist in seeking out work streams which increase profitability and enhance market value;
• Ensure compliance with Company systems and procedures;

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