Assistant Estimator in Leeds

This challenging and exciting Assistant Estimator opportunity requires an individual with some experience within the piling, foundations or ground-geotechnical engineering sector, and this can be either engineering based (Contracts / Site / Project Engineer) or pre-construction (design, estimating etc). There is some working from home with this role, it will be up to three days a week in the office and must be within travel distance from office locations of Doncaster, Leeds, Newcastle and Edinburgh.

Due to continued expansion, an abundant pipeline of works, and the recent award of a number of long-term major contracts, our client is now looking to appoint an Assistant Estimator who will support the pricing and costing of projects.

The successful candidate will review enquiry documentations to determine the key considerations associated with the proposed project. Our client seeks a high calibre candidate with ambition, enthusiasm and drive to make an impact and progress their career. You should possess some technical acumen coupled with a positive interest in ground engineering. You will also have a professional approach and a keen eye for detail; excellent communication and IT skills are also vital for the role. This role is suitable for an individual with experience across any area of the ground engineering sector.

Our client is a market leading piling, foundations, retaining structures and ground engineering contractor. Their service offering includes restricted access and open sites and covers all disciplines and techniques for a wide variety of clients and project applications. They not only complete projects successfully and to the highest of standards at all times but also add value to their clients by giving them total support from the beginning to the end of each and every contract.

The Role

• To understand and deliver the client's requirements and liaise with designers / clients / main contractors to optimize the best engineering solution.
• Ensure the appropriate selection of piling technique is chosen to suit the ground conditions.
• To undertake geotechnical analysis using in-house and commercially available software in accordance with the relevant codes of practice and prepare reports for submittal to clients and respond to technical queries raised during the approval process.
• To cost, budget, tender, negotiate and secure orders for a variety of contracts.
• Preparation of settlement packs for review by the business at meetings.
• Preparation of contract tender documents, specifications and schedules.
• Awareness of risk including H&S, geotechnical and commercial aspects.
• To liaise with and provide support to the operation teams during the installation phase.
• To produce as built documentation post construction.
• Develop long lasting relationships with clients to encourage repeat business.
• Co-ordinating and responding to client's requests by utilising experience from colleagues.
• Collaborative working with others to achieve shared end goals.
• To continue your professional development.

The Person

• You must be eligible to work in the UK unassisted and indefinitely.
• Ability to produce piling estimates and tenders using appropriate software packages.
• Ability to sometimes work in isolation (at home) and to communicate complex technical matters simply and clearly both in writing and verbally.
• Enthusiasm and results focused, with an ability to work well under pressure and to challenging or stringent deadlines.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills with internal and external clients and teams.
• Full UK driving licence with the willingness to travel to sites when required.

An attractive basic salary (commensurate with experience) plus extensive benefits package is on offer to the successful candidate, along with longevity and security of work and forward career progression given that our client possesses a significant contract pipeline for the long-term future and is firmly committed to continued growth over the next 5-10 years.