Senior Estimator – HS2 Station Build

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Estimator for a major HS2 Station Build project in London. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in estimating for civil engineering and rail sectors, possess a relevant degree, and exhibit strong commercial skills. The role demands preparation and presentation of analytical estimates, risk identification, and collaboration within bid teams. This position offers a competitive salary of £75,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as an Estimator for a major contractor.
• Experience in pricing medium to large value civil engineering works.
• Commercial awareness and excellent hit rate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare analytical estimates and pricing.
• Work closely with bid teams and presentation of estimates.
• Identify risks and participate in value-engineered solutions.

Skills

Degree Qualified in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying

Experience in Estimating or Senior Estimating Role

Main contracting experience in Civil and Rail Infrastructure

Experience with estimating software like CANDY

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

CANDY Estimating Software

Job description

Senior Estimator – HS2 Station Build

Salary: £75,000 + benefits package
Location: London
Region: London

We are currently looking for a Senior Estimator to work for a main contractor on the newly awarded station build as part of the iconic High Speed 2. In this role you will be responsible for tendering large packages of work whilst working within a successful pre-construction team.

Candidate Requirements – What are we looking for?

• Degree Qualified in relevant sector (Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying)
• Previous experience in Estimating or Senior Estimating Role
• Main contracting experience within the Civil and Rail Infrastructure industries
• Experience of multiple estimating software such as CANDY would be advantageous

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Working closely with a bid team and be responsible for the preparation of the analytical estimate.
• Preparation of preliminaries (On-cost) pricing (In conjunction with Tender Planner).
• Presentation of the estimate at bid team meetings and final settlement of bid. Working to strict deadlines.
• Experience of pricing work under various forms of contract including Traditional NEC, Target Cost, Design & Build, Specification & Drawing or ECI bids.
• Preparation of quantities from drawings and specifications. Prepare abstract of material and sub-contract requirements for sourcing and pricing.
• Technical and commercial appraisal of material and subcontractor quotations.
• Preparation of analytical estimates including the detailed appraisal of construction plant and temporary works.
• In conjunction with the bid team, participate in the generation of value-engineered solutions throughout the bid stage design process and report on the cost effects of such solutions.
• Contribute to the submission document preparation.
• Contribute to the identification of risk and pricing of risks throughout the bid Attend site visits during tender period.
• Use of estimating software as a basis of preparing the estimate.
• Evaluate construction methods and formulate alternative proposals where necessary in conjunction with the bid team and tender planner.
• Associated forecasts of capital expenditure and income. Preparation of cash flow forecasts.
• Allocate and supervise work of subordinates within the Estimating Team to meet review and final submission deadlines Contribute to the submission document preparation.
• Contribute to the identification of risk and pricing of risks throughout the bid Attend site visits during tender period.
• You should be degree qualified or equivalent in a Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• You will have a depth of demonstrable experience working as an Estimator for a major contractor.
• You should be experienced in pricing medium to large value civil engineering works in the Civil and Rail sectors
• You will be able to demonstrate a commercial edge, win strategies and excellent hit rate.
• You will be commercially aware and a lateral thinker with a knowledge of various Forms of Contract.
• You should have a good technical understanding of Civil Engineering and the ability to promote alternative solutions.
• Knowledge of CCS Candy Estimating system would be an advantage albeit training will be given.
• A full driving licence.

If this sounds like a role you would be interested in, please send us a copy of your CV. We will not be able to disclose any client information until you do this. In return, you can expect a confidential approach from us, we will not send your CV to any client without written authorisation.