Estimator

Estimator

Full-Time 40000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Viper

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead estimates and identify opportunities in exciting civil projects.
  • Company: Dynamic company focused on innovative civil engineering solutions.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and supportive team environment.
  • Other info: Join a collaborative team and work on high-value projects.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in the civil engineering sector while growing your skills.
  • Qualifications: Engineering or commercial background with tender experience.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.

We are recruiting for an Estimator or Senior Estimator with civils, earthworks, and/or water experience. This role is based in Redditch B98.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead Estimates
  • Undertake estimates in accordance with Company procedures.
  • Identify opportunities and risks during the tender process.
  • Liaise with the business unit, commercial team and Planner to agree on methodology and principles.
  • Provide indicative pricing support for business development.
  • Obtain feedback from site teams on estimating adequacy and current costs.
  • Present estimates at adjudication.
  • Prepare an estimating adjudication pack.
  • Close out actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as required.
  • Handover to site teams at contract award.
  • Prepare estimating handover packs.
  • Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to the estimate and key assumptions.

Key Measures and Targets:

  • Winning work to meet the Company’s objectives.
  • Developing a coherent and consistent tender submission with the use of key estimating assumptions.
  • Supporting temporary works for tenders and for the design element of design and construct tenders.

Essential:

  • Engineering or commercial background.
  • Experience in either highways, rail, water or civils projects.
  • Proven track record working on tenders ranging up to 20m.
  • Numerate and IT literate.

Estimator employer: Viper

Join a dynamic team as an Industrial Electrician, where your skills will be valued and your contributions recognised. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive travel allowances, and a company van for personal use, ensuring you have everything you need to succeed on-site. Our supportive work culture prioritises safety and quality, while providing ample opportunities for professional growth in diverse industrial projects across the UK.

Viper

Contact Details:

Viper Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Estimator

Estimating
Tendering
Civil Engineering
Earthworks
Water Projects
Risk Identification
Methodology Development