Estimator (Civil Engineering)

We are recruiting an Estimator based in Ruislip on behalf of our client, a Civil Engineering contractor that delivers quality civil engineering sub-contract packages to the UK’s leading infrastructure projects. This is a full time, permanent (PAYE) position. This position is office based but a hybrid arrangement may be negotiated for the right candidate.

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Estimator – Experience required:

• 3 Years or more experienced as Estimator, or 10 Years plus industry experience,
• Civil engineering or QS background
• Comfortable to lead and tender bids up to £30mil
• First principal measurement and pricing
• Computer skills – CCS Candy, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook competent
• NEC3 and/or NEC4 experienced
• Highways, Railways, Aviation and Energy experienced
• Strong commercial business acumen skills
• Proven track record of winning profitable work
• Work experience of at least 3 years for a civils subcontractor (Tier 2 or similar)

Estimator – Responsibilities include:

• Capable of creating a tender analysis summary report to decide bid or no-bid
• Lead all mid-bid review and tender adjudication meetings
• Manage all tenders and accountable to achieve strict deadlines
• Create tender programmes
• Manage all related administration and CANDY database
• Comfortable with issuing and managing sub-contractor/supply chain enquiries
• Conducting tender site visits
• Work closely with Procurement and Business Development teams
• Chair weekly estimating progress meetings with MD, Contracts Director and Business Development Manager present
• Compiling tender handover documentation prior to any successful tender going ‘live’
• Capable of creating cost plans
• Support commercial team with larger variation estimates

To apply please send a copy of your CV to cian.kavanagh@sonastechnical.com or apply directly through indeed.