Construction Estimator: specialises in securing major building, infrastructure, and engineering contracts. Estimating, tendering, and proposal process to win public sector projects.
Job Role
The Construction Estimator leads the end-to-end tendering process. Understanding of contractual risks, and delivery of high-quality, legally compliant, and financially viable proposals to secure new construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
1. Tender Assessment & Strategy
- Filter Opportunities: Evaluate initial Invitations to Tender (ITTs) to determine company suitability.
- Define Strategy: Develop winning bid strategies based on client requirements, competitor analysis, and unique selling points.
2. Team Coordination & Project Management
- Enforce Timelines: Create realistic bid programs and hold regular progress meetings to ensure all deadlines are met.
3. Content & Quality Management
- Write Proposals: Draft and edit compelling technical, safety, environmental, and quality responses.
- Maintain Libraries: Build and update standard bid assets, including past project case studies, health and safety policies, and staff CVs.
4. Commercial & Risk Analysis
- Identify Risks: Review contract terms, supply chain dependencies, and design complexities to highlight financial or operational risks.
- Value Engineering: Work with team to optimize pricing and offer cost-saving alternatives without compromising quality.
Key Skills and Qualifications
- Industry Experience: Proven track record managing successful tenders for a main contractor or civil engineering firm.
- Technical Knowledge: Understanding of construction methodologies, procurement routes (e.g., Design & Build), and standard contracts (e.g., JNEC, JCT, NEC4).
- Project Management: Exceptional organization skills to handle complex, million-pound tenders under tight deadlines.
- Communication: Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills to explain technical concepts clearly to clients.
- Credentials: A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Quantity Surveying
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Win Rate: Percentage of submitted bids successfully converted into won contracts.
- On-Time Submission: Delivering 100% of bids ahead of strict external deadlines.
- Accuracy: Minimizing post-tender clarifications and pricing errors.
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Estimator employer: Vincera Consulting Ltd
Join a dynamic and innovative team as a Structural Engineer in Derby, where you'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of exciting projects across the building structures sector. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth, offering flexible working hours and hybrid arrangements post-probation, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. With a commitment to employee development and a comprehensive benefits package, this is an ideal environment for those looking to advance their careers while making a meaningful impact in the built environment.
