Our client is one of the largest civil engineering and infrastructure specialists working UK-wide across the water, transport, built environment and energy sectors.
Job Title: Estimator (Water / Civils / Rail)
Location: Walsall or St Albans
Salary: £50,000 - £75,000
The Role:
The purpose of this role is to produce estimates for civil engineering works in accordance with Company estimating systems and procedures. The Estimator will work with other
members of tender teams to develop customer solutions and secure sufficient work in terms of value and type in order to meet Company objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Undertake estimates in accordance with Company procedures
Identify opportunity and risk during the tender process
Liaise with the business unit to agree methodology and principles
Liaise with tender Bid Manager and Planner
Maintain a register of key assumptions within estimate
Maintain tender estimate file
Obtain feedback from site teams on estimating adequacy and current costs
Presentation of estimates at adjudication
Prepare estimating ‘adjudication pack’
Present basis of estimate and key assumptions
Maintain notes of adjudication meetings
Close out actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as required
Handover to site teams at contract award
Prepare estimating ‘handover packs’
Present basis of estimate and key assumptions
Maintain notes of handover meeting
Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to estimate and key assumptions