Geotechnical Estimator

BMC Appointments Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment group seeks an Estimator for a permanent role in the UK geotechnical engineering sector. Responsibilities include managing tender opportunities, developing strategies, and collaborating with teams to create cost studies. The position offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and growth opportunities in a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Health and wellness programmes

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the UK geotechnical industry.
• Understanding of geotechnical design and estimating.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming enquiries and assess tender opportunities.
• Develop bid/win strategies and collaborate with teams.
• Write and present tender offers to clients.

Skills

Integrity

Professionalism

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Relevant civil engineering degree

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Project

Job description

BMC Recruitment Group are currently recruiting for an Estimator to join a client who are specialists in ground engineering solutions based in the UK and Ireland.

About the Role
- Competitive salary
- Performance-based bonus scheme
- Permanent position
- Standard working hours
- Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness programmes
- Career development opportunities
- Collaborative and innovative work environment

Duties/Responsibilities
- Manage incoming enquiries, assess, and prioritise business-appropriate tender opportunities
- Develop bid/win strategies tailored to client requirements
- Collaborate with technical and operations teams to prepare cost studies for internal review
- Liaise with technical, operations, and commercial teams to identify risks and agree on mitigation strategies
- Write and present tender offers to clients
- Engage in client interactions and tender negotiations from enquiry receipt to contract award
- Maintain and update the Salesforce CRM database
- Assist the Projects Division Business Development Manager in identifying future clients and major project opportunities

About you
- Relevant civil engineering degree or geotechnical engineering bias, with professional qualification status preferred
- Integrity and professionalism in all duties
- Commitment to health, safety, well-being, and environmental sustainability
- Significant experience in the UK geotechnical industry
- Understanding of the geotechnical design process and estimating geotechnical engineering solutions
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
- Effective time management and attention to detail
- Proficient in IT skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Salesforce; knowledge of Primavera P6 and Candy is advantageous
- Full UK driving licence

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