Estimator​/Senior Estimator - Freelance

Job Overview

Due to the awarding of new frameworks across several industries and continued work from existing frameworks and clients our client, a Tier 1 contractor, is seeking to employ an Estimator/senior Estimator to be based from their South Yorkshire office.

Our client undertake civil engineering and construction works across a multitude of industries (Rail, Highways, Aviation etc etc).

• Preparing and managing tenders from the receipt of documents through to delivery.
• Work closely with the other functions in the department to develop and implement bid winning strategies from early in the tender process.
• Presenting tenders at review meetings to senior management.
• Liaising with the Supply Chain team on supplier/subcontractor inquiries.
• Conducting technical and commercial appraisals of labour, plant, materials, and temporary works.
• Performing take-offs from drawings and producing cost-effective tenders based on first principles.
• Discuss and agree resourcing and works outputs with Planner, Bid Manager and delivery team working on the tender.
• Analysing and pricing risks associated with tenders.
• Preparing tender submission deliverables.
• Assisting in the proposals and contract management functions.
• Provide support, mentoring & guidance to Assistant Estimators and anyone else within the department who may require such support, mentoring & guidance.

• Previous experience as an Estimator in a civil engineering infrastructure setting, particularly in multi-disciplinary projects and/or frameworks.
• Expertise in First Principles estimating.
• A solid background in Civil Engineering projects.