Senior Estimator

Smart 4 EPC; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart 4 EPC is seeking an experienced estimator in the UK to prepare and manage cost estimates for major infrastructure projects, including roads, tunnels and motorways. You will review tender documents, develop cost risk analyses, and liaise with the supply chain to secure quotes and ensure timely tender submissions.

The role requires proficiency with Candy estimating software and a strong grasp of NEC and other contract forms, with a proactive, team-focused approach to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience as estimator for large scale road, tunnel and motorway projects.
• Prepare tender settlement reviews and supporting information.
• Proficient in Candy estimation software.
• Extensive experience liaising with the supply chain.
• Understand NEC/infrastructure contracts risks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, manage and supervise accurate estimates for major infrastructure projects.
• Review tender documents and drawings.
• Create detailed cost risk analyses and work breakdown structures.
• Identify and prepare risks and opportunities register.
• Compile and supervise enquiries and procure quotes for materials and sub-contract packages.
• Prepare submission documents and ensure timely delivery.
• Contribute to mid-tender and post-tender meetings.

Skills

Candy software

Tender estimation

Supply chain liaison

Large-scale infra experience

Team player

Deadline driven

Tools

Candy (estimating software)

Job description

Job Description

My Client is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track-record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.

Job Purpose

To prepare, manage and supervise accurate estimates for major infrastructure projects to support delivery of business objectives including relationship with subcontractors

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the achievement of Health and Safety in accordance with company policy
• Responsible for preparing, managing, supervising and taking accountability for the development of cost estimates in support of project and business objectives.
• Review tender documents and drawings
• To create detailed cost risk analysis and work breakdown analysis to ensure the production of high-quality cost estimates.
• Identify and prepare risks and opportunities register
• Compile and supervise enquiries and procure quotes for materials and sub-contract packages
• Contacting with supply chain for Quotes Clarifications
• Preparing comparisons of quotations
• Analytical estimation of prime costs using estimating software (Candy preferred)
• Liaise closely with tender planner and agree methodology and sequencing
• Prepare tender settlement meeting review reports and supporting information
• Prepare submission documents and ensure timely delivery
• Contribute to mid-tender and post-tender meetings as necessary
• Prepare and handover secured tenders to the project team
• Ensure full compliance with the core process procedures throughout tender period
• Estimate preliminary costs, including escalation
• To promote company values in all dealings with other employees, clients, subcontractors and other external contacts
• Understanding of contractual risks in NEC and other forms of infrastructure contracts.
• Updating date bases of rates and suppliers

Key Skills

• Previous experience as an estimator for large scale projects particularly roads, tunnels and motorways including structures.
• Prepare tender settlement meeting review reports and supporting information
• Proficient in Candy -estimation software
• Extensive experience liaising with the supply chain
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Team player
• Responsive to meet tender submission deadlines

Desirable Skills

• Presentation skills (written and verbal)