About the Position

Estimator

Ref#: J022195_1786368374

Type of work: Contract

Country: United Kingdom

Start date: September 1st, 2026

Duration: 10 months

The Estimator's role is to support the Pre Construction Manager in preparing estimates for civil engineering and building works for Electricity Transmission Substations and High Voltage Direct Current Interconnector Converter stations in accordance with bidding/estimating systems and procedures. Working predominantly with the Pre Construction Manager, but liaising with other members of tendering & engineering teams as deemed appropriate according to the specific tender, to develop customer and company requirements to secure value solutions in support of the wider tender to meet the company's objectives.

Responsibilities

Estimates

Produce take-offs and bills of quantities adhering to CESSM4 for civil enabling works, civil, structural and architectural packages
Produce elemental cost plans for business development and budget submissions
Strong working knowledge of estimating software
Strong working knowledge of MS Excel
Undertake estimates in accordance with Company procedures for the Civil Engineering, Building and Building Services works
Identify and record opportunity and risk during tender process
Maintain register of assumptions within estimate
Produce detailed exclusions, assumptions and qualifications for tender

Handover

Prepare estimating handover packs
Maintain notes of handover meeting
Provide ongoing support to Pre Construction Manager relating to estimate and key assumptions

Requirements

Mandatory

Proven experience within the Construction industry
Proven experience in an Estimating capacity
Thorough working knowledge of CESMM4 required
Good Communicator and Pro-active demeanor
Experience within a bid team and/or commercial setting
Experience of working as part of a Project Delivery Team
One of the following:
- BSc / BEng in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Technology alternatively relevant experience with HNC/HND in a Building/Civil Engineering/Construction discipline.
Several years' experience in at least one project-related discipline (Civil Engineering, Building Construction, etc.)
Strong knowledge & understanding of civil/building design and construction methodology
Strong knowledge of CESMM4
Assertive and strong personality
Strong Commercial / Contractual awareness
Good understanding of CDM Regulations 2015
Good Environmental Awareness
Professional Membership of one or more of the following:
- CEng/IEng with the Institute of Civil Engineers
- MCIOB/ICIOB with the Chartered Institute of Building
- MRICS/AssocRICS- Construction Pathways

Desirable

Infrastructure experience e.g. power sector (Substations, Power generation etc) or Water experience
Building Services knowledge

Compliance Responsibilities

Essential

Project specific training passports i.e. NG Persons training
CDM knowledge and experience
IOSH Managing safely on sites
Travel is an essential part of this role and the job holder shall comply with the relevant Driver and Travel policy documents
Driver awareness training

Contact Information

Meridyth Alderson

Consultant

07495 427 419

[email protected]

Estimator

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