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 a skilled and enthusiastic Estimator to be based in our Head Office in Swindon, Wiltshire. The role will require you to assist with the preparations of detailed and accurate pricing for tenders and support Clients with pricing support for early contractor involvement projects.

You will work in coordination with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing and agree methodologies and outputs for key activities with planners and, where appropriate, with the Bid Manager/Design Manager. 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. You will also be responsible for preparing final pricing documentation for inclusion with tender submissions and, where possible, ensuring pricing maintains a positive cash flow throughout the project.

Within this role, you will be required to have a sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques as well as knowledge of relevant procurement legislation. You will have an awareness of different forms of contract and 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 to: careers@hochtief.co.uk

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.