Estimator in Bristol

We are recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join its Pre-Contract team in the South region. This role is pivotal in estimating and pricing a wide range of multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects and frameworks during the pre-contract and tender stages. You will work closely with bid, planning, commercial, and delivery teams to produce commercially viable, competitive, and cost-effective tenders that align with client requirements.

Business Unit Overview

The South region is active across a broad portfolio of infrastructure works, including:

• Rail, Aviation & Highways
• Civil Engineering & Building Works
• Mechanical & Electrical Works
• Electrification & Plant Works

Projects include bridges, footbridges, embankments, station enhancements, platforms, tunnels, and electrification works across Wales, Western, and the South East. The team delivers both stand-alone tenders and long-term frameworks for a wide range of clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing tenders from receipt of documentation through to submission
• Working collaboratively with internal teams to develop bid-winning strategies early in the tender process
• Presenting tender submissions at internal review meetings with senior leadership
• Liaising with supply chain partners regarding supplier and subcontractor enquiries
• Completing technical and commercial appraisals of labour, plant, materials, and temporary works
• Producing accurate take-offs from drawings and pricing works using first principles estimating
• Agreeing resourcing levels and outputs with Planners, Bid Managers, and delivery teams
• Identifying, analysing, and pricing project risks
• Preparing all tender documentation and submission deliverables
• Supporting proposals and contract management activities
• Mentoring and supporting Assistant Estimators and wider team members

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as an Estimator within civil engineering infrastructure
• Experience delivering multi-disciplinary projects and/or frameworks
• Strong first principles estimating expertise
• A solid technical background in civil engineering works

Desirable

• Previous site-based or operational experience prior to estimating