Estimator

Are you an Estimator with a background in Civils or Groundworks? Are you looking for a fresh challenge working for an established civil engineering contractor? Black Book Resourcing is working with an industry renowned civil engineering contractor and are looking for an Estimator to join an expanding team. Working within the Water, Energy and general Civil Engineering sector, this is an excellent opportunity for an estimator to join an established business and move into a position that has scope to grow individually or into a leadership role. Estimator Responsibilities and Duties As the Estimator, you will be reporting directly into the business unit manager, you will be required to perform the following duties competently and autonomously: * Ensure adequate provision in tenders to cover safe methods of work, necessary welfare facilities, and the requirements of the pre-tender Health and Safety plan * Co-ordinate with clients, designers, suppliers and sub-contractors at tender stage * Produce bill of quantities where required * Produce tender programme * Perform pre-contract risk and value-engineering management * Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks * Preparing and analysing costings for tenders * Maintaining awareness of the different forms of contract in current use * Prepare pre-contract handover information for Contracts Team for successful tenders * Maintain tender records on CRM including updating tender results * Administration of tender preparation and submission process in accordance with CIMS requirements, including archiving of unsuccessful bids * Co-operate with other members of staff * Produce quality submission documents in line with the Employer’s Requirements * Produce a weekly estimating department tender programme showing current bids in preparation, personnel resource allocation and any future anticipated enquiries due * Carry out a site visit to fully assess the scope of work required and gain an appreciation on how the physical conditions on site will affect the performance of the Contracts Team in completing the works * Produce cost / income forecasts for schemes where milestone payments are stipulated to ensure a positive cash flow is maintained * Maintain a register of Competitor Contact in accordance with the Company’s Competition Law Compliance Policy Estimator Essential Skills: * Record of first principles estimating * Sound engineering judgement and problem solving skills * Sound technical knowledge (in relation to both design and construction activities) * Strong commercial awareness * Working knowledge of Computer based packages, including spreadsheets, programming, word and excel * Have a willingness to develop personal ability as part of structured training programme * Strong commercial awareness * Full understanding of current H & S legislation, including CDM Estimator - Benefits * Contributory pension scheme * 25 days holiday * Sponsored training * Agile working considered * Company car / allowance