Estimator - Piling & Geotechnical Tendering

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Bupa cash plan

Private healthcare (where applicable)

Accommodation provided when lodging

Job summary

Basingstoke-based Estimator role within a growing specialist Civil Engineering and Geotechnical contractor. You will assess tender enquiries, drawings and specs to prepare accurate estimates for piling, geotechnical works and earthworks.

A strong focus on rates, technique reflection and client communication is essential. We are targeting candidates with several years' estimating experience in piling/geotechnical fields, capable of building rates and tender submissions while liaising with

Qualifications

• Experience in piling, geotechnical/ground engineering or earthworks.
• Around 4+ years of industry experience.
• Understanding of construction rates, plant, labour and materials.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender information.
• Commercially aware with strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Confident in tender submissions and responding to client queries.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Review tender enquiries, drawings, specifications and related docs.
• Prepare estimates and tender submissions for piling, geotechnical and earthworks packages.
• Build up rates for labour, plant, materials and subcontract packages.
• Work within estimating parameters while assessing project risks and opportunities.
• Understand proposed construction techniques and reflect pricing accordingly.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors for quotations.
• Prepare tender documentation and commercial information for submission.
• Respond to technical and commercial queries during the tender process.
• Liaise directly with clients regarding schemes and tenders.
• Attend occasional client meetings, including London client offices.
• Collaborate with ops and commercial teams to ensure realistic delivery costs.
• Assist with tender handovers following successful awards.
• Develop technical and commercial knowledge with progression in estimating.

Skills

Tendering

Piling

Geotechnical engineering

Earthworks

Construction rates

Client liaison

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Driving licence

Job description

Basingstoke-based Estimator role within a growing specialist Civil Engineering and Geotechnical contractor. You will assess tender enquiries, drawings and specs to prepare accurate estimates for piling, geotechnical works and earthworks.

A strong focus on rates, technique reflection and client communication is essential. We are targeting candidates with several years' estimating experience in piling/geotechnical fields, capable of building rates and tender submissions while liaising with