Senior Estimator

Smart 4 EPC; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart 4 EPC is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its civil engineering team on major infrastructure projects across roads, tunnels and motorways. You will prepare and manage cost estimates, review tender documents and liaise with supply chain partners to secure quotes.

A strong command of Candy and NEC contract awareness is essential. You will work closely with tender planners to ensure accurate, timely submissions and to support successful bids that align with project objectives and

Qualifications

• Experience as an estimator for large-scale infrastructure projects (roads, tunnels, motorways).
• Proficient in Candy estimating software.
• Extensive liaison with supply chain and subcontractors.
• Able to prepare cost estimates and risk analyses.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to health and safety compliance.
• Prepare, manage and supervise the development of cost estimates for projects.
• Review tender documents and drawings.
• Create detailed cost risk analyses and work breakdown structures.
• Compile and supervise enquiries and procure quotes from materials and sub-contractors.
• Liaise with tender planner to agree methodology.
• Prepare submission documents and handover secured tenders.
• Ensure compliance with core processes during tender period.
• Estimate preliminary costs including escalation.
• Update databases of rates and suppliers.

Skills

Estimator experience

Supply chain liaison

Tender deadlines

Team player

Self-motivated

Tools

Candy Estimating

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 Description

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)