Project Estimator

HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction Limited is a leading international civil engineering company, specialising in complex market segments such as Transportation, Energy, Tunnelling, Building, Civil and Structural Engineering. We are proud of our achievements and our reputation for innovation, dynamism and excellence, built firmly on the commitment and dedication of each member of our team.

We are looking to expand our Work Winning team with skilled and enthusiastic individuals to deliver various tenders across the UK. The team is now looking for an Estimator to join them on a permanent basis. You will support with the preparations of detailed and accurate pricing for tenders and assist clients with pricing support for early contractor involvement projects. You will ensure company governance procedures are followed at all times and work in coordination with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing.

You will be required to agree methodologies and outputs for key activities with the planner and, where appropriate, with the Bid Manager/Design Manager, and provide advice to the Bid Manager/Design Manager on the most cost-effective design options. The role requires you to produce competitive prices using methodologies and outputs to suit conditions/situations relevant to the scheme and advise the Bid Manager of the sufficiency of the client bill of quantity/activity schedule and arrange for full quantity take-off or checking as required.

Please note that this role will be office-based 5 days a week until successful completion of the 6-month probationary period, after which you can apply to work from home 1 day per week.

It is essential that you have sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques and of relevant procurement legislation. Commercial awareness of different forms of contracts is also required along with a detailed knowledge of estimating software packages.

We will provide a competitive salary and benefits (including pension and health care plan), accommodation allowance (if outside of a reasonable commuting distance), and access to outstanding training and career opportunities.

If you have a passion for quality, an innovative mind, the drive and determination to succeed, and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you. Please e-mail your CV and covering letter.

HOCHTIEF recognises the benefit of diversity and welcomes all applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, employment status or any other protected characteristic. HOCHTIEF is working with our Preferred Suppliers; therefore, any unsolicited applications received from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered.