RSS Infrastructure are recruiting on behalf of one of our Clients, a large Civil Engineering Company working across the Water, Transport, Built Environment and Energy Sectors
We are looking for an experienced Estimator to work from their Walsall Office.
Salary is negotiable based on experience.
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
- 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
- Present basis of estimate and key assumptions
- Maintain notes of handover meeting
- Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to estimate and key assumptions
Key measures & targets
Deliver sufficient work by value and type to meet the Company's objectives
Key Relationships
- Business Unit teams
- Supply chain function
Person Specification
- Experience in one or more of the following; civils, water, waste, rail or tunnelling
- An understanding of construction techniques and resource needs
- Familiarisation with tender build-ups - possibly through delivery at site level
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office software
- Numerate and familiar with estimating software
- A confident demeanour and the ability to liaise with all levels of personnel and customers
- Excellent organisation, time-management and prioritisation skills
- Chartered Engineer or similar level
As well as offering a competitive salary, remuneration for this role includes flexible benefits, which provides a range of guaranteed benefits including but not limited to:
- 5% Company pension contribution
- Life Assurance at 2 x notional salary
- Permanent Health Cover
Contact Details:
Auctus Management Group Ltd Recruitment Team
