Technical Estimator

Who we are in a nutshell.

At British Engineering Services Group, we pride ourselves in being the leading end to end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. That means it’s our job to help keep our customers assets’ legally compliant, operational and, above all else, safe. And we do this with a team of the very best people, simple.

Our infrastructure division is crucial to the safety of key civil infrastructure across the UK and beyond. Our specialist team are experts not only in completing the most thorough inspections on critical structures such as railway bridges, but also in accessing some of the most challenging locations. From abseiling to diving, the skills and expertise of our team is impressive, meaning we can support our customers, no matter what.

What will you be doing?

As a Technical Estimator for XEIAD, part of British Engineering Services Group, you will lead on the scope evaluation, resource estimation and supplier engagement for infrastructure investigation, inspection and surveying works. You will utilise your existing technical and operational knowledge to inform, manage and manipulate estimating processes.

You will also:

• Prepare accurate estimates, tenders, quotations and bids in line with statutory, client and XEIAD standards.
• Develop risk registers, project programmes and operational plans to inform labour, plant and material costs.
• Engage with operational teams, clients and the supply chain to obtain competitive subcontractor quotes.
• Carry out pre‑tender planning, desktop studies, site visits and supplier engagement.
• Present commercial estimates at bid reviews, providing clear insight and recommendations.
• Ensure that bid management data on our systems is accurately recorded and updated when required.
• Support effective handovers to the operational team following award of a contract.

As part of our team, you will get:

• Salary up to £48,000 depending on experience
• Company Pension Scheme
• Annual salary review
• 24 days annual leave rising to 25 days after 4 years’ service plus 8 bank holidays
• An extra day’s holiday to take on Christmas Eve each year
• Access to our buy holiday scheme
• Opportunity for flexible working
  
  Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal
• Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Company wide volunteering scheme

To join our team, you will need:

• Level 3 qualification in Engineering/Surveying/Project Management or Bridge Inspection competency (e.g. BICS/STE4/STE7).
• Previous experience in engineering/examining or project management in the infrastructure industry.
• Understanding of preparing quotations and resource estimates.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and communication.

We want you to be you!

Our focus on diversity, equality and inclusion is here to stay.

Our team is made up of some of the most skilled and talented people and that’s what matters to us. At British Engineering Services Group, we want our people to know that they can be their true authentic selves at work, it really is that simple.

What’s more, we are delighted to have pledged our committed to the military community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.