Estimator

Overview

Are you an Estimator working in construction or engineering, private or public sector?Do you have a real interest in the environment and ground engineering?

If this is you, your skills are transferable to the water and environment sector, we are looking for career minded individuals to join our growing business.

 

Join our Commercial team in Waterlooville as an Estimator and help drive our projects forward.

 

• Up to £65k doe plus a company car or £6k car allowance

 

 

We specialise in sustainable water asset management solutions, delivering exceptional value outcomes in potable water, wastewater and the environment.

 

There’s never been a more exciting time to join us. With increasing investment in water, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure, we’re growing fast - and we’re looking for passionate people to grow with us. 

What you'll be doing

You will be responsible for receiving, managing, processing and submitting tenders and quotations through existing framework contracts, as well as supporting the Quantity Surveyors with pricing significant Variations.     • Receive enquiries and tenders for works through framework contracts.  • Complete a BRMR (Bid Risk Management Record) form and comply with the BRMR process requirements for sign off approval.  • Co-ordinate and manage the tender process; arranging an initial start-up meeting, ensuring the correct resource is allocated, setting a tender programme and list of actions, liaising with key stakeholders through the tender process, and ensuring tender outputs are achieved and deadlines are met.  • Undertake scoping visits.  • Obtain prices for any surveys or investigations required in order to assist development of the Scope.  • Assess the requirements for temporary works, method related works, and preliminary items in co-ordination with Delivery colleagues (Project Manager / Site Co-ordinator).  • Produce the Price in accordance with the contract and the Framework Schedule of Rates.  • Where scope items are not covered by agreed framework rates, price items from first principles.  • Produce a cost budget for each quotation/tender to calculate gross margin forecast.   

Who we’re looking for

• Relevant degree in Estimating, Quantity Surveying, construction related discipline, or significant work experience. • Experience of pricing works to NEC contracts. • Experience of pricing works from first principles. • Excellent communication skills to liaise with other team members, clients and Possess strong IT skills, in particular MS Excel. 

What we're offering

Finance / Rewards • Up to £65k plus a company car or £6k car allowance

• Pension – You will receive a 6% company pension contribution• Life Assurance• Income protection • Benifex Platform - including the Technology Scheme, Dental Plan, and the Bike Scheme

 

 

Holidays• You will receive 24 days’ paid holiday per annum, rising to 25 after two years’ service• Options to buy five extra days using the Holiday Scheme• Volunteering day - up to two days per year to contribute to our local communities• Enhanced occupational maternity leave policy Health and Wellbeing • Private Medical Insurance• Eyecare Scheme

 

 

Our vision is to be the best water and environment sustainability specialist.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for receiving, managing, processing and submitting tenders and quotations through existing framework contracts, as well as supporting the Quantity Surveyors with pricing significant Variations.  
 
• Receive enquiries and tenders for works through framework contracts. 
• Complete a BRMR (Bid Risk Management Record) form and comply with the BRMR process requirements for sign off approval. 
• Co-ordinate and manage the tender process; arranging an initial start-up meeting, ensuring the correct resource is allocated, setting a tender programme and list of actions, liaising with key stakeholders through the tender process, and ensuring tender outputs are achieved and deadlines are met. 
• Undertake scoping visits. 
• Obtain prices for any surveys or investigations required in order to assist development of the Scope. 
• Assess the requirements for temporary works, method related works, and preliminary items in co-ordination with Delivery colleagues (Project Manager / Site Co-ordinator). 
• Produce the Price in accordance with the contract and the Framework Schedule of Rates. 
• Where scope items are not covered by agreed framework rates, price items from first principles. 
• Produce a cost budget for each quotation/tender to calculate gross margin forecast.