Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

Principle accountabilities:

* Accurate calculation of quantities and prices where required

* Direct liaison with both clients, sub-contractors and suppliers

* Preparation of Detailed Contractors Proposals in accordance with internal designs, client information and employers’ requirements

* Work closely and alongside the pre-construction team to develop logistics proposals

* Ability to work to tight deadlines including managing multiple projects at any one time

* Be commercially astute and recognise limitations of the scope to ensure qualifications are aligned, risk management of projects are suitably costs and or qualified

* Close interface with sales team personnel to ensure clients expectations are met

* Create enquiry packages including detailed scope of works and attendances to meet the clients brief, issue and engage with supply chain and manage the prompt return of information.

* Prepare tender evaluation schedules of subcontract tender returns, to table at settlement meetings to ensure team fully understand risk and opportunity of packages

* Able to read and understand construction drawings, schedules, room data sheets, NBS documents and carry out detailed measurement and take off from tender information

* Understand and apply mark-up / margin

* Prepare tender return documentation including CSA, prelims breakdowns, margin analysis and VE schedules

* Assist to develop and evolve supply chain to serve the different market sectors

* Maintain accurate records and electronic data

* Have excellent organisational and time management skills. Be able to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines without compromising the accuracy or quality of the estimate.

* A knowledge of modular construction would be useful but is not essential as training will be provided.

Experience, Qualifications & Training:

· HNC/HND or Degree Level in Construction preferred

· Highly numerate with a good understanding of current construction rates

· A strong capability in the use of Microsoft Office suite of applications which

includes Word, Excel and Estimating Software Packages

· Having knowledge of the key terms of JCT D&B and NEC3 forms or contract

would be advantageous.

· The successful candidate would preferably have a minimum 5 years’

experience in an equal / similar role, from within a Design and Build, Main

Contracting/ Modular background.

· Ability to work on projects from early stages through from PCSA to full contract

award working closely with both internal and external team members, clients

and clients’ representatives