Estimator/Senior Estimator

Job Description

Overview 2Fawcett -Construction & Infrastructure are proud to be partnering with a Tier 1 civil engineering specialist in the Utilities, Built Environment, Transport and Energy sectors. They partner with blue-chip, regulated, and private clients as part of large frameworks,joint ventures, and alliances, as well as on individual projects. The business recognises that they are only as good as the people they employ, which is why they invest in regular training and development, utilising their dedicated training facility. Due to continued success and growth, they are looking to bolster their team with the appointment of an Estimator/Senior Estimator working as part of the established Estimating team. The successful candidate will provide estimates for civil engineering projectsin the water sector. As part of a successful, experienced, and diverse tendering team the estimator will work, alongside other estimators, with bid writers, procurement, and business development officers to collectively develop customer solutions and secure work. The business operatesacross civil engineering projects that include shafts, tunnelling, pipeline, MEICA, rail civils and groundworks, all of which we have the renowned in-house delivery capability. Estimators form a key part in the end to end, work winning capability and therefore, you will be a keen, driven and collaborative individual. Key Responsibilities: * Prepare Estimates * Interpreting client tender requirements from PQQ and ITT documentation * Take off and review BoQs from client information * Prepare estimates in accordance with Company procedures in a timely manner * Collate supporting information during the estimating process including opportunity and risk registers together with key assumptions registers. * Work collaboratively with the Bid Manager, regional business, and planner to agree on methodology and principles. * Work alongside the Business Development officers on strategic PQQs and ITTs. * Work in partnership with the procurement team. * Presentation of estimates at adjudication * Prepare estimating adjudication pack * Present basis of estimate and key assumptions * Maintain notes of adjudication meetings * Close out actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as required * Handover to site teams at contract award * Prepare to estimating handover pack * Present basis of estimate and key assumptions * Maintain notes of handover meeting * Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to estimating and key assumptions Key measures & targets: * Deliver sufficient work by value and type to meet the Companys objectives Key relationships: * Business Unit teams * Engineering function * Supply chain function Person Specification: The successful candidate is likely to meet the following criteria: Essential * At least 5-10 years of estimating and/or operational experience in one or more of the following areas: shafts, tunnelling, pipeline, MEICA, rail civils and groundworks * Competent in construction techniques and the associated resource requirements for the above sectors * Proficient with tender build-ups * Proficient in using Microsoft Office * Numerate and familiar with estimating software * A confident demeanour and the ability to liaise with all levels of personnel and * customers * Excellent organisation, time-management, and prioritisation skills Desirable * Chartered Engineer or similar level