Water Infrastructure Estimator – Civil Tender Expert

Randstad Construction & Property; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance / company car

Pension contribution

Healthcare options

Job summary

Randstad CPE in Manchester is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the tendering team. You will develop comprehensive commercial build-ups for water sector projects, coordinating with Bid Managers, procurement and delivery teams to win high-value contracts.

The role covers take-offs, first-principles estimates, adjudication packs and robust handover documentation for project delivery teams. A Chartered Engineer by qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven estimating experience in civil engineering, water infrastructure, or groundworks.
• Strong understanding of site production rates and plant/labour needs.
• Experience building tender costs from first principles and using standard estimating software.
• Excellent MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimating packs and tender submissions for executive review.
• Interpret tender requirements from PQQ/ITT and conduct take-offs from BoQs.
• Collaborate with Bid Managers, planners and procurement on pricing and methodologies.
• Create handover packages for delivery teams and support site teams post-award.
• Support client negotiations and document risk and assumption registers.

Skills

Sector expertise

Technical knowledge

Tender build-ups

IT competency

Communication

Education

Chartered Engineer (MICE) or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Randstad CPE in Manchester is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the tendering team. You will develop comprehensive commercial build-ups for water sector projects, coordinating with Bid Managers, procurement and delivery teams to win high-value contracts.

The role covers take-offs, first-principles estimates, adjudication packs and robust handover documentation for project delivery teams. A Chartered Engineer by qualification is desirable.