Estimator in M90, Ringway, Manchester

Energy Jobline CVL; Manchester; Hybride; GBP 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an experienced Estimator focused on civils, groundworks and piling, to price projects and prepare tenders. The role supports a hybrid working pattern with travel to client meetings, sites and the office as required.

The ideal candidate will have a technical background, UK work experience in civils, and the ability to develop tender strategies while maintaining strong client relationships and data-driven estimates.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in a related field with UK work experience
• Sponsorship not available; eligible to work in the UK
• Commercially astute with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Develop tender strategy considering client, design, and project constraints
• Develop strong client relationships across all levels
• Attention to detail from multiple data sources

Responsabilités

• Secure work in line with strategy and budgeted margins
• Ensure tenders and bids are reviewed and approved within governance
• Develop relationships with clients for tenders in hand and future opportunities
• Seek continuous improvement of tender and bid success rates
• Ensure tender submissions are of the highest standard and submitted on time

Connaissances

Estimating software

Tendering experience

Microsoft Excel

Client relationships

Civil engineering knowledge

Formation

Degree in related field

Outils

Estimating systems

Description du poste

Estimator (Civils, Groundworks & Piling)

This challenging and exciting Estimator opportunity requires an individual with a good technical background and demonstrable experience in taking the responsibility for producing estimates and tenders from within the civils, groundworks or piling sectors. This Estimator position features hybrid working, with occasional local travel to client meetings, sites and the office.

The Person

• Possess a degree or HNC in a related field, coupled with UK work experience in a similar role
• You must be eligible to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available)
• Knowledge of various plant, equipment and methods would be advantageous
• Be competent to a high level in Word, Excel, and estimating systems and procedures
• Be commercially astute with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be able to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Be driven to try to win every tender or bid prepared and submitted
• Seek feedback and drive continuous improvement of successful tenders or bids
• Work consistently whilst under pressure to maintain a professional approach at all times
• Develop a tender strategy given numerous factors, such as; the individual client, the design, and a project’s technical solution and technique, schedule, quality, and the competition etc
• Develop strong relationships with clients on all levels
• Attention to detail, with experience in compiling critical data from multiple sources

Due to continued expansion, an abundant pipeline of works, and the recent award of a number of long-term major contracts, our client is now looking to appoint an experienced Estimator who will take the responsibility for pricing projects and scopes of work. The successful candidate must be able to review enquiry documentations to determine the key considerations associated with the proposed project. Our client seeks a high calibre candidate with ambition, enthusiasm and drive to make an impact. You must have strong technical acumen coupled with a positive interest in civil engineering. You will also have a professional approach and a keen eye for detail; excellent communication and IT skills are also vital for the role. This role is suitable for an individual with experience across various disciplines of the ground engineering sector.

The Role

• Secure work in line with the company’s strategy and budgeted margins, with a clearly defined scope and contractual compliant with commercial processes
• Ensure tenders and bids are reviewed and approved within company governance arrangements
• Develop relationships with clients for both tenders in hand and for the long term, post completion, to help encourage repeat business or new work opportunities
• Seek to continuously improve tender and bid success rates from gathering internal and external feedback and monitoring as-built outcomes
• Ensure tender or bid submissions and client communications are of the highest standard of presentation and clarity, and are submitted on time and contain all the key elements of any given project requirements

Our Client

Our client is a market leading piling, foundations and ground engineering contractor. Their service offering includes restricted access and open sites and covers all disciplines and techniques for a wide variety of clients and project applications. They not only complete projects successfully and to the highest of standards at all times but also add value to their clients by giving them total support from the beginning to the end of each and every contract.

A highly attractive basic salary (commensurate with experience) plus extensive benefits package is on offer to the successful Estimator candidate, along with longevity and security of work and forward career progression given that our client possesses a significant contract pipeline for the long-term future and is firmly committed to continued growth over the next 5-10 years