Water & Civil Estimator — Tender & Costing Expert

Calibre Search; Langthorpe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Calibre Search is seeking an Estimator - Civil Engineering and Water for their North Yorkshire team, based from the Knaresborough office. You will prepare detailed estimates and tenders for water and civil engineering projects.

Working with commercial, operational and delivery teams, you will price labour, plant, materials and subcontract packages, review drawings and tender docs, and ensure timely submissions. Salary is £50,000–£70,000 plus package.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Estimating role within the construction or utilities sector.
• Experience pricing water or civil engineering projects.
• A good understanding of water infrastructure and associated civil engineering works.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed estimates and tenders for water and civil engineering projects
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, scopes of work and tender documentation
• Carrying out detailed take-offs and producing accurate cost estimates
• Pricing labour, plant, materials and subcontract packages
• Obtaining and assessing supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Identifying risks, opportunities and potential commercial issues
• Working closely with the commercial and operational teams throughout the tender process
• Supporting the preparation of tender submissions
• Maintaining estimating records and cost databases
• Liaising with clients, suppliers and subcontractors where required
• Supporting the handover of successful tenders to the delivery team

Skills

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Calibre Search is seeking an Estimator - Civil Engineering and Water for their North Yorkshire team, based from the Knaresborough office. You will prepare detailed estimates and tenders for water and civil engineering projects.

Working with commercial, operational and delivery teams, you will price labour, plant, materials and subcontract packages, review drawings and tender docs, and ensure timely submissions. Salary is £50,000–£70,000 plus package.