Senior Estimator

Enable-Infrastructure; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday off

Leave purchase scheme

Private Healthcare

Bonus scheme

Professional development

Diversity and inclusion

Wellbeing programme

Social value programme

Job summary

Enable-Infrastructure seeks a Senior Estimator to join the pre-construction and commercial team, focusing on energy connections and related infrastructure. You will lead take-off, BoQ pricing and bid preparation, drawing on a strong background in energy or similar sectors.

You will work with Bid Managers, QS and planners to build competitive tenders, hand over to site teams on contract award, and support project delivery with robust estimating practices and tools such as Causeway or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Proven estimating experience in infrastructure projects, ideally energy/power.
• Competence in construction techniques and resource planning for the above sectors.
• Proficient with tender build-ups and BoQ pricing.
• Experience in take-off measurements and pricing.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and advanced Excel.
• Experience with Causeway Estimating Software or similar.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates from client tender requirements (PQQ/ITT).
• Take-off and review BoQs from client information.
• Collaborate with Bid Manager, QS and planner on methodology.
• Prepare adjudication packs and present basis of estimate.
• Handover pack preparation and provide ongoing site support after award.
• Maintain notes of adjudication and handover meetings.

Skills

Estimating

Take-off

BoQ pricing

Microsoft Office

Excel

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in construction management or quantity surveying or civil/electrical engineering

Tools

Causeway Estimating Software

Estimating software

Job description

The Enable group are a supportive and diverse group who always strive to do the right thing for our people, environment and communities. We have a passion for social value and are doing great work in the communities in which we work to help and support with the work we do, aiming to create infrastructure solutions with lasting community value.

Given recent project wins and growth in the energy connections industry we are seeking to employ a Senior Estimator to join pre-construction and commercial team. For this role you will ideally possess an energy connections, renewables or power background, however, other infrastructure construction considered such as highways, rail, civil engineering.

We require an experienced Estimator with in infrastructure construction in take off measurements, bill of quantities preparation and obtaining information from the teams for pricing of tenders/bids. The role would suit an Estimator ready for the next step or a Senior Estimator to hit the ground running.

The role:

The Senior Estimator will be responsible for the timely preparation of estimates and presentation to the Pre-con team prior to management approval to enable the securing of potentially profitable work for the organisation, and ensure that bids are attractive to our customers. The successful candidate will contribute to our company's growth and reputation by supporting the delivery of high-quality, competitive bids that align with project requirements and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare Estimates

• Interpreting client tender requirements from PQQ and ITT documentation
• Take off and review the BoQ’s from the client information
• Prepare estimates in accordance with Company procedures promptly
• Collate supporting information during the estimating process, including opportunity and risk registers, together with key assumptions registers.
• Work collaboratively with the Bid Manager, Quantity Surveyors, and planner to agree on methodology and principles.
• Work alongside the Business Development officers on strategic PQQ’s and ITTs.
• Work in partnership with the procurement team.
• Prepare the estimating adjudication pack
• Present the basis of the estimate and key assumptions
• Maintain notes of adjudication meetings
• Close out actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as required

Handover to site teams at contract award

• Prepare to estimate the handover pack
• Present the basis of the estimate and key assumptions
• Maintain notes of the handover meeting
• Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to estimating and key assumptions

  Essential:

  • Proven estimating experience with in infrastructure construction projects, ideally energy/power, other sectors considered.
  • Competence in construction techniques and the associated resource requirements for the above sectors
  • Proficient with tender build-ups
  • Experience in take off measurements, BoQ and pricing
  • Fully conversant with the Microsoft suite of packages
  • Numerate and familiar with estimating software
  • A confident demeanour and the ability to liaise with all levels of personnel and customers
  • Causeway Estimating Software experience or similar, Excel.
  • Degree qualified in construction management, quantity surveying, civil or electrical engineering or similar.
  • Line management experience (not essential)

  What we provide

  • In addition to a passion for a strong work-life balance and flexibility/core hours working, you can expect:
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Your birthday off
  • Additional leave purchase scheme
  • Private Healthcare
  • Bonus scheme
  • Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships
  • An inclusive and diverse environment, embracing the variety of cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles of our employees
  • A focus on safety, health, and wellbeing, prioritising our people through a culture of caring and a network of positive mental health champions
  • Opportunities to give back to our communities through our social value programme