Join our clients dynamic team and showcase your skills in a role that combines your technical expertise with your passion for innovation and problem-solving. Working as an Estimator in our clients company with a clientele base consisting of major T1 contractors, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of our projects and be at the forefront of shaping the future of civil engineering and highways infrastructure.
Position: Estimator
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Package: £55,000 - £60,000
Key Responsibilities:
- Compile estimates for civil engineering and highways infrastructure projects for both external clients and internal business units.
- Undertake estimates in line with client requirements and perform comprehensive analysis of tender documentation.
- Utilize appropriate software to undertake take-off of quantities and build-up tender price from first principles.
- Liaise with Senior/Lead Estimator(s) to drive efficiency and increase the 'competitive edge' in estimates.
- Provide guidance to Trainee/Apprentice Estimators to aid in their development.
- Maintain a library of base labour and plant costs to facilitate the completion of tenders.
- Attend sites and client meetings and provide guidance when necessary.
- Engage with procurement teams to obtain material and subcontract pricing when required and provide queries and feedback as appropriate.
- Work to produce accurate and compliant tenders with due account of risks and opportunities present as agreed with the appropriate delegate during tender commission.
- Adhere to the approved estimating process and ensure stage gates are observed when appropriate.
- Ensure that a comprehensive handover is undertaken, and commercial and operational teams have an appropriate understanding of the estimate.
Requirements:
- Appropriate higher education qualification in Construction/Civil Engineering.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar or equivalent role.
- Suitable construction qualification and training course attendance.
- Full UK driving license.
- Strong awareness of civil engineering/Highways.
- Strong in the use of estimating software/MS suite of software.
- Client-focused with regular dialogue and interaction - Internal/External.
Package:
- Competitive salary
- Pensions and Healthcare
- Standard shift rate plus numerous add-ons to wages
- An incentive scheme which is paid once per month subject to successful completion of probation period and certain quality
- Behaviour and quality targets being met by both the individual and company
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience and progress career to Supervisor