Tender Estimator (Civil & Construction) - Pricing Lead

Rullion Engineering Cumbria; Swindon, Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Rullion Ltd in the UK is advertising a permanent Estimator role. The position is site-based, at Swindon or London, with a 37-hour week and a £60,000-£70,000 salary plus a £5,750 car allowance and benefits.

You will prepare detailed pricing for tenders and support pricing for early contractor involvement, coordinating with Bid Managers and planners to ensure competitive, cash-positive outcomes.

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.
• 3-7 years experience in an estimator role.
• Degree or equivalent in relevant discipline - Desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed pricing for tenders.
• Support clients with pricing for early contractor involvement projects.
• Follow governance procedures at all times.
• Work with Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing.
• Agree methodologies with planner and, where appropriate, with Bid/Design Manager.
• Develop local/build-up rates for self-delivered items.
• Liaise with Planner to reconcile plant resource levels.
• Create materials comparison sheets considering rates, wastage and loads.
• Coordinate with procurement on supplier selection and sufficiency.
• Agree staffing levels with Bid Manager and Operations Lead.
• Contribute to tender risk/opportunity register.
• Prepare final pricing documentation for tender submission.
• Prepare handover pricing document for Project Manager and Commercial Manager.
• Attend handover meetings with Bid Manager.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Commercial awareness

Contract understanding

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Rullion Ltd in the UK is advertising a permanent Estimator role. The position is site-based, at Swindon or London, with a 37-hour week and a £60,000-£70,000 salary plus a £5,750 car allowance and benefits.

You will prepare detailed pricing for tenders and support pricing for early contractor involvement, coordinating with Bid Managers and planners to ensure competitive, cash-positive outcomes.