Senior Estimator

HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction Ltd; City of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Estimator in London. You will prepare detailed pricing for tenders, ensuring accurate methodologies and compliance with procedures. Essential qualifications include knowledge of civil engineering, construction techniques, and estimating software. The role offers a competitive salary of £80,000 - £85,000, along with benefits and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health care plan

Accommodation allowance

Qualifications

• Essential knowledge of procurement legislation required.
• Experience in preparing detailed pricing for tenders necessary.
• Ability to work in coordination with Bid Manager and Design Manager.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate pricing for tenders.
• Ensure company governance procedures are followed.
• Advise on most cost-effective design options.

Skills

Knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques

Commercial awareness of different forms of contracts

Familiarity with estimating software packages

Job description

About us

HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction Limited is a leading international civil engineering company, specialising in complex market segments such as Transportation, Energy, Tunnelling, Building, Civil and Structural Engineering. HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction Limited are proud of our achievements and our reputation for innovation, dynamism and excellence and we are conscious of the fact that this success has been built firmly on the commitment and dedication of each member of our team.

About the role

We are looking to expand our Work Winning team with skilled and enthusiastic individuals to deliver various tenders across the UK. The team are now looking for a Senior Estimator to join them on a permanent basis. You will support with the preparations of detailed and accurate pricing for tenders and assist clients with pricing support for early contractor involvement projects. You will ensure company governance procedures are followed at all times and work in coordination with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing. You will be required to agree methodologies and outputs for key activities with planner and, where appropriate, with Bid Manager/Design Manager and provide advice to Bid Manager/Design Manager on most cost effective design options. The role requires you to produce competitive price using methodologies and outputs etc to suit conditions/ circumstances relevant to the scheme and advise the Bid Manager of sufficiency of client bill of quantity/activity schedule and arrange for full quantity take off or checking as required. Please note that this role will be office based 5 days a week until successful completion of the 6 month probationary period where you can apply to work from home 1 day per week.

What we offer

We will provide a competitive salary and benefits (including pension and health care plan), accommodation allowance (if outside of a reasonable commuting distance) and access to outstanding training and career opportunities.

Salary and location

London Paddington

Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 per annum depending on skills and experience (plus car allowance or company vehicle)

Full Time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)

What we are looking for

It is essential that you have sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques and of relevant procurement legislation. Commercial awareness of different forms of contracts is also required along with a detailed knowledge of estimating software packages.

How to apply

If you have a passion for quality, an innovative mind, the drive and determination to succeed, and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you. Please e-mail your CV and covering letter to: [e-mail]

HOCHTIEF recognises the benefit of diversity and welcomes all applications. HOCHTIEF is working with our Preferred Suppliers therefore any unsolicited applications received from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered.