Estimator/Senior Estimator - Freelance

Due to the awarding of new frameworks across several industries and continued work from existing frameworks and clients our client, a Tier 1 contractor is seeking to employ an Estimator/senior Estimator to be based from their South Yorkshire office.

Our client undertake civil engineering and construction works across a multitude of industries (Rail, Highways, Aviation etc etc).


Your key responsibilities will include:

Preparing and managing tenders from the receipt of documents through to delivery.
Work closely with the other functions in the department to develop and implement bid winning strategies from early in the tender process.
Presenting tenders at review meetings to senior management.
Liaising with the Supply Chain team on supplier/subcontractor inquiries.
Conducting technical and commercial appraisals of labour, plant, materials, and temporary works.
Performing take-offs from drawings and producing cost-effective tenders based on first principles.
Discuss and agree resourcing and works outputs with Planner, Bid Manager and delivery team working on the tender.
Analysing and pricing risks associated with tenders.
Preparing tender submission deliverables
Assisting in the proposals and contract management functions.
Provide support, mentoring andamp; guidance to Assistant Estimators and anyone else within the department who may require such support, mentoring andamp; guidance


Essential Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

Previous experience as an Estimator in a civil engineering infrastructure setting, particularly in multi-disciplinary projects and/or frameworks.
Expertise in First Principles estimating.
A solid background in Civil Engineering projects.