Project Engineer ( Estimator)

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

Job summary

A construction company in the UK is seeking an Overhead Lines Project Engineer (Estimator) to manage pre-construction estimating and project pricing. The candidate should have experience in the construction sector, specifically with overhead lines. Responsibilities include preparing pricing submission documents, conducting site visits, and managing risks. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in commercial software are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience working within construction for a contractor, including overhead lines, new builds, refurbishments, civils, and utilities.
• Ability to work with the design team to assess risk is essential.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets and other commercial software.

Responsibilities

• Review documents and prepare reports identifying project details.
• Complete pricing preliminaries in conjunction with contractors.
• Prepare project risk register.
• Conduct site visits and prepare reports.
• Prepare target pricing submission documents.
• Assess and manage risks and opportunities.

Skills

Experience in construction

Risk assessment

Proficient in spreadsheets

Analytical data production

Job description

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 contribute to the production of project target pricing and submission documents for each project under 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

Responsible for ensuring all pricing requirements are met and submitted in line with contract requirements. Liaison with the Employers team from the progression of submission of the target price and all post-submission activities, including the agreement of draft contract documentation. Support delivery teams during the pre-construction phases.

Manage the target price portfolio and tracker, and provide input to the overall programme, including revenue forecasting.

Tasks and Duties

• Review documents and prepare reports identifying project details.
• Complete pricing preliminaries in conjunction with contractors.
• Prepare project risk register.
• Conduct site visits and prepare reports where necessary.
• Prepare target pricing submission documents and associated materials.
• Take off dimensions from drawings as required.
• Utilise framework schedule of rates.
• Assess and manage risks and opportunities, supporting negotiations during the pricing process.
• Review tender documents and submission requirements to ensure all financial information is identified, accurate, and compliant with design proposals.
• Provide project kick-off documentation during project handover.
• Manage the production of pricing information for senior management.
• Respond to customer questions, including post-tender queries.
• Ensure effective handover of bid documentation to the project team.

Qualifications and Training

• Experience working within construction for a contractor, including overhead lines, new builds, refurbishments, civils, and utilities.
• Ability to work with the design team to assess risk is essential.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets and other commercial software.
• Ability to produce analytical data and reports for retendering, volume, and value analysis.

Equal Opportunities

Aureos is an equal opportunities employer committed to ensuring no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment based on belief, marital status, or other protected characteristics, and that conditions or requirements are justifiable.