Project Engineer ( Estimator)

Aureos; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for an Overhead Lines Project Engineer (Estimator) to join their dynamic team. This role involves leading pre-construction estimating and commercial activities for wood pole line projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing target pricing submissions, conducting site visits, and collaborating with design teams to assess risks. If you have a background in construction and a knack for analytical reporting, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to exciting projects while ensuring compliance with contract requirements. Join a forward-thinking company that values equal opportunities and fosters a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction with overhead lines and utilities.
• Ability to work with design teams for risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare target pricing submission documents and reports.
• Manage pricing information and support negotiations.

Skills

Construction Experience

Risk Assessment

Analytical Skills

Commercial Awareness

Education

Experience with Overhead Lines

Knowledge of Civils and Utilities

Tools

Spreadsheets

Commercial Packages

Job description

Aureos is seeking an Overhead Lines Project Engineer (Estimator) to undertake Pre-Construction estimating and commercial activities within distribution wood pole lines.

The Estimator will lead, manage and input to the production of project Target Pricing and submission documents for each project on a call off contract framework agreement.

The pipeline of opportunities includes wood pole lines with a mix of Rebuild, Refurbishment, ESQCR and connections work at all distribution voltages.

Summary

Accountable for ensuring all pricing requirements are met and submitted in line with contract requirements. Liaison with Employers team from progressing submission of The Target Price and all post-submission activities including agreement of draft contract documentation. Support delivery teams during the pre-construction phases.

Manage the Target Price portfolio and tracker and provide Input to overall programme including revenue forecasting.

Tasks and Duties

• Review documents and prepare a report identifying project details
• Completing pricing preliminaries in conjunction with contractors
• Carrying out site visits and preparing reports, where necessary
• Preparing target pricing submission document and associated documents
• Taking off dimension drawings as required
• Utilising framework schedule of rates
• Assess and manage risk and opportunity and support negotiations as part of the pricing process
• Collate and review tender documents and submission requirements in a timely way, ensuring all financial information is identified and provided and accurate compliant design proposals are included
• Provide Project Kick-Off documentation as part of the project handover meeting
• Manage the production of pricing information for senior management
• Provide considered responses to customer questions including post tender queries
• Ensure that the project team have received an effective handover of bid documentation

Qualifications and Training

• Have experience working within Construction for a contractor and have a range of project experience to include overhead lines/ new builds / refurbishments, civils and utilities.
• Ability to work with design team to assess risk is essential
• Have a sound knowledge of/ability to use spreadsheets and other commercial packages
• Produce analytical data, reports for retendering and understanding volumes and values.

Equal Opportunities

Aureos are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Design and Engineering