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Estimator – Civil Engineering

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 70,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wiltshire

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Estimator to join a leading civil engineering contractor, supporting the delivery of major infrastructure schemes across the UK.

This is a key position within the pre-construction team, responsible for producing accurate and competitive tenders, as well as supporting early contractor involvement (ECI) projects.

Role Overview

Preparation of detailed and accurate pricing for tenders
	
Supporting clients with pricing solutions on early contractor involvement projects
	
Working closely with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive and deliverable pricing strategies
	
Agreeing methodologies and outputs for key activities with the Planner and wider bid team
	
Providing cost advice on the most efficient and commercially viable design options
	
Pricing alternative design solutions to optimise project value
	
Reviewing unsuccessful bids to identify improvements and lessons learned
	
Producing robust and competitive estimates aligned to scheme conditions and constraints
	
Advising on the adequacy of client Bills of Quantities / Activity Schedules and undertaking full quantity take-offs where required
	
Preparing full price estimates which includes: 

Labour
		
Plant
		
Materials
		
Subcontract packages
		
Temporary works
		
Preliminaries and staff costs
		
Risk allowances
		
Final settlement, submission and handover

Requirements

Preferably a Civil Engineering or related qualification coupled with previous hands-on delivery experience
	
Proven experience working as a standalone Estimator within a UK civil engineering contractor
	
Strong understanding of civil engineering and construction techniques
	
Knowledge of relevant procurement legislation
	
Commercial awareness across various forms of contract (NEC, JCT, etc.)
	
Proficient in estimating software packages

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of major infrastructure work.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion

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