Estimator – Civil Engineering

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

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor seeks an experienced Estimator to manage bids for projects between £10 – £20m, including Highways and Rail. Candidates should be degree qualified, ideally chartered, with a proven record in estimating and leading pre-construction teams. This role offers a salary of £50,000 - £70,000 plus package, based in Derby.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified and preferably chartered.
• Proven track record in leading teams for a civil engineering contractor.
• Experience in estimating, bidding, and winning contracts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the national work winning resource.
• Lead the development of winning proposals.
• Manage the tender process from bid to award.

Skills

Degree qualified

Leading pre-construction teams

Estimating and bidding

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Estimator – Civil Engineering

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;