About the role
We are looking for an Estimator to join our busy Pre-Construction department based in Uxbridge, West London. Working closely with the Bid Manager and wider Pre-Construction team, the position will be key to providing a professional and efficient service, in support of Bids and Tenders. The candidate will have a collaborative approach and will require a high standard of communication and writing skills.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare first-principles estimates, cost plans and tender pricing submissions
- Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, schedules, BoQs and scope requirements
- Undertake quantity take-offs and transpose into BoQ / Activity Schedule
- Price work across rail, infrastructure, energy and water, adapting approach to client, asset and delivery constraints.
- Support civil engineering estimates including earthworks, drainage, concrete, structures, foundations, compounds and enabling works
- Prepare enquiry packages for subcontractors and suppliers
- Identify and price key tender risks including scope gaps, design maturity, ground conditions, interfaces, access, programme, possessions, utilities, consents and third-party dependencies
- Work with bid, planning, commercial, operational, HSQE, design and procurement teams to align the estimate with the tender solution
- Prepare estimating handover information including assumptions, risks, exclusions, quotes, productivity allowances and key commercial decisions
- Use estimating software, spreadsheets, document-management systems and procurement tools effectively
- Present priced estimates to internal stakeholders and clients to gain confidence of accuracy and ability to achieve budget.
Requirements
The successful Estimator would preferably be/have:
- Relevant qualification in quantity surveying, civil engineering, construction management, estimating, commercial management or similar is desirable
- HNC, HND, degree or equivalent industry experience is advantageous
- Membership, or working towards professional body membership, of RICS, CIOB, ICE or ACostE is beneficial (but not essential)
- Contractor, subcontractor or infrastructure delivery experience is preferred
- Experience pricing rail, civils, utilities, energy, water or multi-disciplinary infrastructure works is advantageous
- Site, commercial or operational experience is beneficial where it supports productivity, access, sequencing and risk understanding
- Strong numeracy, commercial awareness and ability to build, check and explain estimates
- Knowledge of estimating principles, pricing structures, preliminaries, margin, risk, inflation, productivity and benchmarking
- Understanding of Tier 2 delivery models, including self-delivery, subcontracting, frameworks and multi-disciplinary tendering
- Awareness of NEC-based tendering and key commercial implications
- Ability to support adjudications with cost summaries, risk allowances and recommendations.
What we offer
- Competitive package will be offered depending on location and experience
- 21 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Auto enrolment pension scheme following probation
- On-site gym
- On-site parking.