Estimator – Civil Engineering

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

Job summary

A regional civil engineering contractor is seeking a Senior Estimator to work on projects valued between £10m and £20m. The ideal candidate will have a degree qualification, a successful track record in estimating and bidding, and the ability to lead pre-construction teams. This position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 - £70,000 plus package and is based in Derby, with responsibilities including coordinating with resources and leading proposal development.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified and preferably chartered.
• Track record of leading pre-construction teams.
• Experience in estimating and bidding for civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with national work-winning resources.
• Maintain knowledge of the construction market.
• Lead development of winning proposals.
• Take ownership of the tender process.
• Manage client liaison and feedback.
• Develop and maintain a supply chain database.

Skills

Degree qualification

Chartered status

Leading pre-construction teams

Estimating and bidding

Winning design and build contracts

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

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 a 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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