Estimator

The suitable candidate for this Estimator position must have at least five years’ experience estimating in the UK ground/geotechnical engineering, piling or foundations consultant or contractor sectors.

Our client is an established and highly reputable geotechnical and ground engineering contractor operating on a nationwide basis. Their portfolio of services and professional, qualified staff will typically provide bespoke solutions for a wide range of sectors, including building and construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, and rail, amongst many others.

The techniques and disciplines provided include piling (CFA, rotary, driven, bored etc), mini-piling, underpinning, foundations, basement construction, and the jacking, propping, support and movement of a wide variety of structures or buildings. This begins with full site surveys and preparation of working drawings and designs (to BS and Eurocode standards and in full compliance of Local Authority and NHBC requirements), through to total delivery and co-ordination of projects to fulfil their client’s programme requirements. The company endeavour not only to complete projects safely, timely, successfully and to the highest of standards, but also to add value to clients by giving them total support through all phases of any contract.

Due to continued and sustained growth in the UK the company is now looking to recruit an experienced Estimator to assist in their further ambitious expansion plans. The role will be nominally based in the company’s head offices, and you will possess a commercial aptitude along with previous estimating within the aforementioned sectors. The role will also involve an element of client liaison, management, negotiation, and development, thus being able to a confidently communicate is important.

The Role

• The primary responsibility is to develop accurate and timely tenders and estimates, and submit competitive bids and proposals for the company’s clients
• Analyse and interpret detailed client requirements, drawings and specifications
• Determine and price value-engineered alternatives to plans and specifications, utilising your expertise to submit bespoke bids and proposals to clients
• Attend pre and post tender meetings with clients and their representatives

• Work closely with the Directors, other internal teams and operational colleagues to ensure that the company position is maintained at the highest potential level             
• Co-ordinate tender information and communication this to all necessary parties
• Work under deadline pressures in an efficient, composed and calm manner
• Assist the business as a whole to meet their financial targets
• Help to identify new suppliers and sub-contractors to improve safety, performance and profit

The Person

• Able to identify the requirements of assigned projects to efficiently and effectively produce a wide range of estimates and tenders
• Accurately prepare quotations considering all costs associated with the delivery of projects
• Provide detailed handover project files to the operations teams to allow the successful delivery of contracts once works commence on site
• Correspond and negotiate with clients, suppliers, sub-contractors and colleagues
• Efficiently manage situations when the workload presents conflicting demands on time and availability, demonstrating an ability to effectively prioritise and schedule
• Monitor, progress and implement controls to ensure your tasks are achieved to time, cost and quality
• Develop and select effective solutions to challenging and complex project requirements, taking into account risk and opportunity
• Communicate facts, ideas and proposals to all stakeholders (internally and externally) in an effective and persuasive manner
• Deliver efficient and effective customer service at all times

A highly attractive basic salary plus lucrative bonus and extensive benefits package is on offer for the successful candidate, along with longevity of work and career progression given the company’s continued commitment to profitable growth and their employees, and a significant forward order workload.