Estimator - Piling / Ground Engineering

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

Job summary

A specialist Piling and Ground Engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their team in Surrey. The successful candidate will provide estimating services for multi-discipline projects across the South, involving site investigation and ground engineering. Applicants should have over 5 years' experience in geo-environmental fields and be degree qualified. Strong skills in Excel and the ability to negotiate with clients are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UK geo-environmental experience.
• Registration with an appropriate professional body.
• Understanding of standard forms of contract.

Responsibilities

• Undertake initial assessment of enquiries.
• Prepare tenders using risk assessments and calculators.
• Deliver timely submissions that meet deadlines.

Skills

Geotechnical knowledge

Excel skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Excel

Project

Lotus Databases

Job description

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.

Duties

• 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

• The ideal Candidate must have:
• 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