We’re seeking a commercially minded, proactive Commercial Estimator to support the preparation of accurate, competitive and commercially sound quotations for Catify’s surveying, geospatial and digital data services.
This hands-on role takes ownership of incoming enquiries, turning technical requirements into clear scopes and well-developed commercial proposals. You’ll work closely with clients and our Commercial, Technical, Operational and Project Delivery teams to ensure quotations reflect project requirements, delivery considerations, costs and commercial risks.
- Review client enquiries and technical specifications to determine scope and pricing requirements.
- Prepare clear, accurate and commercially competitive quotations and estimates.
- Build up project costs using pricing information, supply-chain costs and estimation models.
- Clarify requirements, assumptions, exclusions, deliverables and programme expectations with clients.
- Work closely with internal teams to validate scope, resources, risks and pricing assumptions.
- Identify commercial and delivery risks before quotations are submitted.
- Maintain accurate enquiry, quotation and pipeline information.
- Support commercial project handovers from quotation through to delivery.
- Provide commercial input during project delivery where required.
- Support continuous improvement of Catify’s estimating and quotation processes.
- Accurate, timely and commercially competitive quotations.
- Strong ownership of enquiries from initial review through to handover.
- Effective identification of scope, pricing and delivery risks.
- Strong collaboration between Commercial, Operations and Project Delivery.
- Consistent and reliable estimating and quotation processes.
- Proven experience preparing quotations or estimates within surveying, geospatial, utilities, engineering, construction, infrastructure or similar technical services.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Sound commercial judgement with an understanding of pricing, costs, margins and commercial risk.
- Ability to interpret technical specifications and translate requirements into scope, resources and costs.
- Strong communication skills and confidence working with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple enquiries and competing priorities.
- Proactive, organised and comfortable taking ownership.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience within surveying, geospatial, utilities or major infrastructure.
- Experience pricing utility surveys, topographical surveys, reality capture or digital data services.
- Knowledge of commercial estimating and margin management.
- Understanding of relevant forms of contract, including NEC contracts.
- Medical package
- Wonderful, friendly team and team spirit
- Hybrid working environment
- Exciting career opportunities within a growing and ambitious business
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Commercial Estimator in Chelmsford employer: Catify Ltd
Join a forward-thinking surveying company that values innovation and teamwork, where your expertise as a Senior Utility Surveyor will be recognised and rewarded. With a friendly team atmosphere, comprehensive medical benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, this role offers a fulfilling career path in a dynamic environment across various UK locations. Embrace the chance to make a meaningful impact while collaborating with clients and colleagues alike.
