At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare competitive tenders for exciting water and civil engineering projects.
- Company: Established utilities contractor with a strong pipeline of work.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive package, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on collaboration and professional development.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact in the water sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in estimating within construction or utilities, especially water projects.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
An established utilities contractor is looking to strengthen their commercial team with an experienced Estimator based from their Knaresborough office. The business has a strong pipeline of work across the water sector and is heavily involved in AMP8 schemes, making this a great opportunity for an Estimator with a background in water, utilities or civil engineering to join a growing team and work on a range of live and upcoming projects.
As Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and commercially competitive tenders across a range of predominantly water-based contracts. You will work closely with the commercial, operational and delivery teams to understand project requirements, develop costs and ensure tenders are submitted accurately and on time.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing detailed estimates and tenders for water and civil engineering projects
- Reviewing drawings, specifications, scopes of work and tender documentation
- Carrying out detailed take-offs and producing accurate cost estimates
- Pricing labour, plant, materials and subcontract packages
- Obtaining and assessing supplier and subcontractor quotations
- Identifying risks, opportunities and potential commercial issues
- Working closely with the commercial and operational teams throughout the tender process
- Supporting the preparation of tender submissions
- Maintaining estimating records and cost databases
- Liaising with clients, suppliers and subcontractors where required
- Supporting the handover of successful tenders to the delivery team
About you:
- Previous experience in an Estimating role within the construction or utilities sector
- Experience pricing water or civil engineering projects
- A good understanding of water infrastructure and associated civil engineering works
- Experience working from drawings, specifications and scopes of work
- Strong knowledge of labour, plant, materials and subcontract costs
- Good commercial awareness with strong attention to detail
- The ability to manage multiple tenders and work to deadlines
- Good communication skills and the confidence to deal with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
- Experience with estimating software and Microsoft Office
Calibre Search promotes equality in the workplace and welcomes applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.
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