Estimator (Plant & Equipment)

Multiplex Springboard; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

8% company contribution pension

25 days annual leave + holiday buy

Single private medical cover

employee assistance programme

virtual GP service

Competitive parental leave

Season ticket loans

discounted gym memberships

cycle to work scheme

Multiplex Learning Academy

Job summary

Multiplex is seeking an Estimator in our Plant & Equipment team based in Greater London to develop accurate estimates by integrating tender information, subcontractor pricing and measurements.

You will review drawings, specifications and tender documents, issue enquiries, compare returns and craft pricing, preliminaries and exclusions while considering risks and opportunities. This role supports handover after award and liaises with subcontractors and suppliers through the tender process.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating within Plant & Equipment for construction projects.
• Understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, logistics and cost drivers.
• Ability to interpret detailed drawings, specifications and tender information.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate cost estimates by consolidating tender information, subcontractor pricing and measurements.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documents; issue enquiries; compare responses; develop pricing, preliminaries, clarifications and exclusions.
• Support coordinated tender submissions, cost planning, benchmarking and handover information after award; liaise with subcontractors and suppliers throughout the tender process.

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.

• Discretionary annual bonus
• 8% company contribution pension
• 25 days annual leave + holiday buy options
• Single private medical cover
• employee assistance programme
• and virtual GP serviceCompetitive parental leaveSeveral 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

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.

Qualifications

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

Divaries 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.