At a Glance
- Tasks: Estimate contracts for exciting civil engineering projects across various sectors.
- Company: Major Tier 1 contractor with a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, competitive pay, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Work hybrid from Warrington or South Yorkshire with a focus on multi-disciplinary projects.
- Why this job: Join a diverse team and work on impactful projects that shape infrastructure.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil engineering estimating and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Due to the awarding of several new Frameworks and bidding for works in new sectors/disciplines, our client, a major Tier 1 contractor, is seeking to employ several Estimators and Senior Estimators to be based from either their Warrington or South Yorkshire office (we are looking for both permanent and freelance staff with options for hybrid working).
They deliver maintenance frameworks, capital delivery and complex civil engineering across the UK, including bridge reconstruction, environmental infrastructure, highways, tunnels, station works, lineside civils and utility installations. Our clients include Local Authorities, Network Rail, energy companies and environmental organisations.
Join their dynamic, fast-paced environment working on multi-disciplinary projects for a diverse range of clients. Our project portfolio includes:
- Highways & Roads
- Under bridges, Overbridges & Footbridges
- Tunnels & Station Infrastructure
- Flood Alleviation & Repairs
- Earthworks & Embankments
- Lineside Civils, Cabling, Trough Routes & Telecoms
You will be responsible for estimating contracts and projects during the pre-contract/tender stage for a range of civil engineering projects including sectors such as rail, aviation, power & utilities and Environment Agency projects in the North West region. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and fast-paced work-winning team involved in multi-disciplinary civils projects across a variety of sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Effective registration, control, and administration of tender documentation
- Preparation and management of tenders from receipt of documents through to delivery
- Presentation of tenders to senior management at tender review meetings
- Liaison with the Supply Chain team in respect of placing supplier/subcontractor enquiries
- Technical and commercial appraisal of construction labour, plant, materials, and temporary works
- Take-offs from drawings and production of cost-effective tenders from first principles
- Effective analysis and pricing of risks
- Preparation of tender submission documents
- Preparation of estimating reports
- Providing assistance to proposals and contract management functions
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Senior Estimator in multi-disciplinary civil engineering sectors such as rail, highways, aviation, and/or utilities and power
- First Principles Estimating experience
- Civil engineering project experience
- Experience as a Senior Estimator in a civil engineering contractor organisation
- Working knowledge of Excel and estimating software
Estimator/Senior Estimator - Freelance or Permanent in London employer: Morson Edge
Join a leading Tier 1 contractor that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work environment in Warrington or South Yorkshire. With opportunities for both freelance and permanent roles, the company promotes a hybrid working model, ensuring a healthy work-life balance while engaging in diverse civil engineering projects. Employees benefit from a culture of continuous growth, with access to training and development programmes that empower them to excel in their careers.
