Estimator – Repairs & Preservation

Overview

As Estimator you will convert enquiries into competitive tenders, analysing drawings, specs and supplier quotes. You will assess scope, risks and buildability, and develop pricing strategies to support project delivery. You will collaborate with engineering, commercial and supply chain teams to produce high-quality submissions. This role sits within a leading specialist contractor, offering exposure across the full tender lifecycle and a focus on infrastructure and structural preservation projects. You will contribute to shaping successful bids that align with client requirements and health, safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications and tender documents
• Review tender information to assess scope, risks and buildability
• Produce cost estimates, bills of quantities, schedules of rates and pricing documents
• Develop tender submissions aligned with client requirements and deadlines
• Prepare tender queries, clarifications and qualifications
• Issue enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers
• Evaluate quotations for technical compliance and value
• Maintain relationships with supply chain partners
• Support development of commercial strategies for project delivery
• Assist with construction programmes, including NEC Clause 31 programmes where required
• Identify project risks and opportunities, proposing practical and commercially sound solutions
• Collaborate with technical, operational and commercial teams throughout the tender process
• Ensure submissions comply with health, safety, quality and environmental standards

Key requirements

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum two years’ post-graduate experience in estimating, engineering or a similar role
• Understanding of structural repair and preservation works, ideally in infrastructure
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Good commercial awareness and ability to interpret technical documentation
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with estimating and planning software
• Proactive, collaborative approach with willingness to learn and develop

• Excellent communication and relationship-building
• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Proactive and collaborative
• Advanced Excel
• Estimating software
• Planning software

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