Estimator - Civils

Job Description

The Estimator will play a crucial role in supporting the continuous flow of new business through the Company. The business carries out a huge variety of civil engineering and construction contracts, ranging in value from £5,000 to £15million

The successful applicant will be required to:

* Scrutinise incoming enquiries
* Assess all relevant technical issues
* Carry out site visits
* Prepare take-offs and materials schedules
* Prepare subcontract enquiries and evaluate quotations
* Prepare estimates and outline programmes for the costs of the works
* Coordinate tender submissions including health and safety, environmental and quality elements
* Submit proposals to clients
* Negotiate terms and conditions with clients prior to contract award
* Participate in tender handover meetings

Skills:

* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office suite of software
* Knowledge of Conquest estimating software and Microsoft Project
* Necessary skills to review construction drawings and perform quantity take-offs
* Ability to produce estimates from first principles
* Capability to work on multiple tenders and budgets
* Aptitude to work autonomously
* Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* A professional attitude to representing the Company
* Good time management and organisational skills
* Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines

Experience: Ideally, the successful applicant will have already worked in a similar role for a civil engineering contractor, pricing works involving earthworks, concrete, drainage and remediation etc.

Required Skills

ESTIMATOR, COMMERCIAL,