Estimator

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We are looking for an Estimator to join our busy Pre-Construction department based in Uxbridge, West London. Working closely with the Bid Manager and wider Pre-Construction team, the position will be key to providing a professional and efficient service, in support of Bids and Tenders. The candidate will have a collaborative approach and will require a high standard of communication and writing skills.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare first-principles estimates, cost plans and tender pricing submissions
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, schedules, BoQs and scope requirements
• Undertake quantity take-offs and transpose into BoQ / Activity Schedule
• Price work across rail, infrastructure, energy and water, adapting approach to client, asset and delivery constraints.
• Support civil engineering estimates including earthworks, drainage, concrete, structures, foundations, compounds and enabling works
• Prepare enquiry packages for subcontractors and suppliers
• Identify and price key tender risks including scope gaps, design maturity, ground conditions, interfaces, access, programme, possessions, utilities, consents and third-party dependencies
• Work with bid, planning, commercial, operational, HSQE, design and procurement teams to align the estimate with the tender solution
• Prepare estimating handover information including assumptions, risks, exclusions, quotes, productivity allowances and key commercial decisions
• Use estimating software, spreadsheets, document-management systems and procurement tools effectively
• Present priced estimates to internal stakeholders and clients to gain confidence of accuracy and ability to achieve budget.

Requirements

The successful Estimator would preferably be/have:

• Relevant qualification in quantity surveying, civil engineering, construction management, estimating, commercial management or similar is desirable
• HNC, HND, degree or equivalent industry experience is advantageous
• Membership, or working towards professional body membership, of RICS, CIOB, ICE or ACostE is beneficial (but not essential)
• Contractor, subcontractor or infrastructure delivery experience is preferredExperience pricing rail, civils, utilities, energy, water or multi-disciplinary infrastructure works is advantageous
• Site, commercial or operational experience is beneficial where it supports productivity, access, sequencing and risk understanding
• Strong numeracy, commercial awareness and ability to build, check and explain estimates
• Knowledge of estimating principles, pricing structures, preliminaries, margin, risk, inflation, productivity and benchmarking
• Understanding of Tier 2 delivery models, including self-delivery, subcontracting, frameworks and multi-disciplinary tendering
• Awareness of NEC-based tendering and key commercial implications
• Ability to support adjudications with cost summaries, risk allowances and recommendations.

What we offer

• Competitive package will be offered depending on location and experience
• 21 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Auto enrolment pension scheme following probation
• On-site gym
• On-site parking.