Estimator (Plant & Equipment)

Multiplex; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

8% pension

25 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Employee assistance programme

Parental leave

Flexible benefits

Career development

Job summary

Multiplex is seeking an Estimator in the Plant & Equipment team to develop accurate estimates for tender submissions. You will review drawings and tender documents, issue enquiries, and price preliminaries and exclusions while assessing risks and opportunities.

The role involves coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers to deliver well-supported estimates. Join a company that champions flexible work and career development through Multiplex Learning Academy, with a strong focus on work-life

Qualifications

• Experience estimating within Plant & Equipment in construction projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender information.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate estimates by combining tender information, subcontractor pricing and measurement.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documents to support pricing.
• Issue enquiries, compare returns and develop pricing, preliminaries, clarifications and exclusions.
• Consider risks and opportunities as part of the estimating process.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Cost planning

Drawings interpretation

Subcontractor pricing

Job description

Job Description

Who we are and what we offer:

Interested in shaping skylines across the globe?

Multiplex is a premier construction company with a simple purpose: to construct a better future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to help deliver some of the world's most iconic projects, supported by approachable leadership and an inclusive culture that puts our people first.

You will also have access to a range of holistic benefits including:

• Discretionary annual bonus, 8% company contribution pension, 25 days annual leave + holiday buy options.


• Single private medical cover, employee assistance programme, and virtual GP service


• Competitive parental leave


• Several flexible benefits from season ticket loans, discounted gym memberships to a cycle to work scheme.


• Professional career development opportunities and a wealth of learning offerings through the Multiplex Learning Academy.


• An industry-leading approach to flexible work to enable better work-life balance.

Who we're looking for:

Our people are united by a common belief: that we can outperform in everything we do.

As an Estimator within our Plant & Equipment team, you'll be responsible for developing accurate and well-supported estimates, bringing together tender information, subcontractor pricing and measurement. You'll review drawings, specifications and tender documents, issue enquiries, compare returns and develop pricing, preliminaries, clarifications and exclusions. You'll also consider risks and opportunities as part of the estimating process.

Working within Plant & Equipment, you'll help develop coordinated tender submissions and maintain accurate cost planning, benchmarking and historical information. You'll support commercial reviews and approvals, provide information for handover following award and liaise with subcontractors and suppliers throughout the tender process.

To be successful, you'll bring relevant estimating experience within Plant & Equipment, with a good understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, logistics and the factors that influence cost. You'll be confident across first-principles pricing, measurement, cost planning and subcontractor tendering, and comfortable interpreting detailed drawings, specifications and tender information. You'll also bring the commercial understanding and attention to detail needed to develop accurate and well-supported estimates.

A note on diversity:

Diversity is about celebrating the ways we are all different and appreciating the unique qualities that every employee brings. We invite applications from people of all genders, cultures and walks of life. Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups are less like to apply for roles if they don't meet every qualification. So even if you don't match all the criteria - if you are passionate about helping to construct a better future, we'd love to hear from you.

We are committed to providing a barrier-free work environment and can support with reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Talent Acquisition team during your conversation with them.

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