Senior Estimator

Rullion; Swindon, Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare detailed tender pricing for civil engineering projects, supporting early contractor involvement and ensuring compliant, competitive bids. Location: Swindon or London; 37 hours per week; site based.

You will work with Bid Managers, planners and procurement to build local and build-up rates, determine supplier qualifications, and produce final pricing documents with positive cash flow. 7+ years in estimation and NEC/JCT knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as an Estimator in civil/construction environments.
• Sound knowledge of civil engineering and procurement legislation.
• Experience with NEC, JCT or similar forms of contract.
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the price estimate for tenders, including local rates and build-up rates for self-delivered items.
• Coordinate with Planner and Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing and proper staffing levels.
• Liaise with procurement to select suppliers and ensure compliance.
• Prepare final pricing documentation for tender submissions and handover pricing documents.
• Attend handover meetings with Bid Manager and Project/Commercial teams.

Skills

Pricing & Tendering

Contract Knowledge

Governance adherence

Civil estimating

UK work eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Location: Swindon or London

Hours of work: 37 Hours Per Week - Site Based 5 Days Per Week

The Role:

You will prepare detailed and accurate pricing for tenders. You will support Clients with pricing support for early contractor involvement projects.

Main Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Ensure company governance procedures are followed at all times
• Work in coordination with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing
• Agree methodologies and outputs for key activities with planner and, where appropriate, with Bid Manager / Design Manger
• Preparing the price estimate for tenders of budget pricing comprising the following aspects:
• Develop local rates/ build up rates for self-delivered items
• Liaise with Planner to reconcile plant resource levels
• Comparison sheet for materials considering unit rate (conversation factors), wastage, waiting times and part loads etc.
• Liaise with procurement to determine appropriate selection of suppliers to send enquiries to. Determine the sufficiency and compliance of supplier.
• Agree staffing levels and procedure staff programme with Bid Manager and Operations Lead
• Input with Bid Manager and tender risk manager into tender risk/ opportunity register
• Prepare final pricing documentation for inclusion with tender submission - where possible ensuring pricing maintains a positive cash flow throughout the project
• Prepare handover pricing document for issue to Project Manager and Commercial Manager
• Attend handover meeting with Bid Manager

Experience/Qualifications:

• Sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques
• Knowledge of relevant procurement legislation
• Commercial awareness of different forms of contract i.e NEC, JCT etc
• 7+ Years Experience working within a Estimators role.
• Degree or equivalent in relevant discipline - Desirable

Please note: All candidates MUST be eligible to work in the UK.

Company information:

This is a Permanent vacancy and is being advertised by Rullion Ltd

We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.