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Estimator

Job Posted: 24 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Swindon

Expire in: 4 days

Job Description

Job Title: Estimator 
Reporting To: Head of Bid Management 
Job Family: Work Winning 
Location: UK (Office-based with project collaboration) 
 
Overview 
An opportunity for an Estimator to support bid and tender activities through the preparation of detailed and competitive pricing. The role involves close collaboration with bid, planning, procurement, and operational teams to develop accurate cost estimates and support successful project delivery from tender through to handover. 
 
Key Responsibilities 
 
Prepare detailed cost estimates for tenders and budget pricing 
Work closely with Bid Managers to develop competitive and compliant pricing strategies 
Review tender documentation and advise on cost-effective methodologies and design options 
Carry out quantity take-offs and validate client bills of quantities 
Build up rates for labour, plant, and materials, ensuring compliance with relevant agreements and standards 
Liaise with procurement to obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations 
Develop comparisons and recommendations for supply chain selection 
Price temporary works, preliminaries, staffing, and project-specific requirements 
Contribute to risk and opportunity assessments within tender submissions 
Present pricing at internal settlement meetings and support final tender submissions 
Assist with post-tender clarifications and negotiations 
Support handover of successful bids to delivery teams 
Review unsuccessful tenders to identify improvements for future submissions 
 
Key Skills & Experience 
 
Strong experience in estimating within construction or civil engineering 
Sound knowledge of construction methodologies and techniques 
Understanding of procurement processes and supply chain engagement 
Commercial awareness across different contract forms (e.g. NEC, JCT) 
Experience using estimating software and cost planning tools 
Strong analytical and numerical skills with high attention to detail 
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams 
 
Behaviours & Values 
 
High levels of integrity and accountability 
Collaborative and team-focused approach 
Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement 
Strong delivery focus with a proactive, "can-do" attitude 
Commitment to safe, sustainable working practices 
 
Additional Information 
 
No direct reports 
Regular collaboration with bid, commercial, technical, and operational teams 
Involvement in both tender and pre-construction phases

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