Estimator - Piling / Ground Engineering

Pinnacle Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Estimator to work on multi-discipline piling and ground engineering projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing tenders, assessing enquiries, and liaising with various departments to maximize opportunities. The role requires a strong background in the geotechnical and environmental sectors, with a degree qualification and at least 5 years of relevant UK experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UK geo-environmental experience required.
• Strong understanding of standard forms of contract (ICE, ICC, NEC).
• Knowledge of company procedures and methods of measurement.

Responsibilities

• Assess enquiries and prepare tenders with risk assessments.
• Liaise with departments to maximize opportunities.
• Maintain the Enquiry Database with up-to-date information.

Skills

Understanding of geotechnical and environmental industries

Negotiation skills

Excellent computer skills (Excel, Project)

Education

Degree qualified

Registration with appropriate professional body

Tools

GIS plant capabilities

Lotus Databases

Job description

Overview

A specialist Piling and Ground Engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Estimator to work on multi-discipline piling and ground engineering projects across the South. Based out of their southern office in Surrey the successful candidate will be responsible to provide an estimating service, assisting in the procurement of contracts in accordance with the company estimating procedures. Involved with both Site Investigation and GES business streams.

Responsibilities

• To undertake the initial assessment of enquiries, completion of CR10's
• To prepare tenders using company risk assessments, progress calculators and calculation sheets that are commercially competitive and qualified where necessary
• To deliver timely submissions meeting agreed deadlines
• To complete tender stage programmes
• To obtain accurate and up to date materials and sub-contractor quotations
• To liaise with the Commercial, Operations, Proposals and Technical departments to maximise beneficial opportunities and reduce risk to SEGL
• To liaise with potential Clients & Engineers providing information and solutions
• To maintain the Enquiry Database with up to date information e.g. tender follow up records & updating enquiry status.
• To assist other estimators and regional office managers with completion of bids as required
• To prepare hand-over packages

Qualifications

• Good understanding of the geotechnical and environmental industries.
• 5yrs + UK Geo-environmental experience.
• Degree qualified and registration with appropriate professional body.
• Understanding of key standard forms of contract (ICE, ICC, NEC), standard specifications and methods of measurement.
• Knowledge of GIS plant capabilities.
• Knowledge of company procedures.
• Excellent computer skills particularly Excel, Project and company Lotus Databases.
• Ability and willingness to negotiate with Clients both by telephone and at meetings in order to secure work.