Senior Estimator

J Murphy & Sons; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their team in Leeds on the TRUe project. The role involves establishing best practices in safety, preparing BOQs, and supporting collaborative efforts within the estimating team. Ideal candidates will have proven estimating experience in civils and structures, strong analytical skills, and preferably experience with CCS Candy software. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Proven estimating experience in civils, structures, bridges, ideally with a rail background.
• Strong analytical, technical, and commercial skills.
• Experience with CCS Candy Estimating Software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish best practices in health, safety, and environmental matters.
• Produce enquiry schedules from tender documentation.
• Prepare BOQ using estimating software.
• Support the Estimating Manager and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Estimating experience in civils

Strong analytical skills

Excellent negotiation skills

Understanding of construction processes

Contractual knowledge including NEC

Tools

CCS Candy Estimating Software

Estimating software such as Excel

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Estimator to work with Transportation, initially in Leeds on the TRUe project for 6-12 months, then at the Transportation head office in Wigan supporting the wider business unit.

With a proud history dating back to the 1960s, we provide practical, innovative results, working around the individual needs of our customers. Our expertise spans rail renewals, enhancements, bridge building, highways, ports, and emergency earthworks. Our award-winning team has extensive experience and has been involved in projects that have transformed transport networks across three countries.

We are committed to being ‘better engineered’ to ensure our transportation infrastructure solutions meet and exceed customer requirements, delivering value through innovation.

This role could suit a highly experienced SQS looking to move into Estimating.

A day in the life of a Senior Murphy Estimator

• Establish and promote best practices in health, safety, and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department.
• Attend project start-up meetings and conduct site visits.
• Produce enquiry schedules for scope of works & packages required from tender documentation, drawings, and specifications.
• Identify tender deliverables required from Project Designers.
• Evaluate quotations from suppliers and correspond with them to align quotations with project specifications.
• Prepare BOQ for project scopes using estimating software such as Excel, Causeway, CCS Candy, and Kubus.
• Contribute to the project risk register and attend risk meetings with estimators, planning engineers, design coordinators, and client representatives.
• Participate in tender price settlement meetings and tender handover meetings with the project team.
• Prepare commercial documents for tender handover.
• Adhere to JMS Quality and Health & Safety Management Systems.
• Support the Estimating Manager in fostering collaboration and developing solutions.
• Work with the site commercial team to ensure budgets and programs reflect actual delivery experiences.
• Make tender amendments based on client feedback.
• Respond to tender queries from the project team.
• Review contract details with Contract Managers and Senior Management to assess delivery capabilities.
• Assess tender documents for scope, risks, and complexity, providing feedback to the Estimating Manager.

Still interested? Does this sound like you?

• Proven estimating experience in civils, structures, bridges, ideally with a rail background.
• Strong analytical, technical, and commercial skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• High understanding of construction processes and contractual knowledge, including NEC.
• Experience with CCS Candy Estimating Software (preferred).