Estimator

Management of Enquiries and ITTs from start to end, within deadlines * Review and assess all tender information received * Attend (if appropriate) any site visits / pre-tender meetings * Prepare tender programmes / submission documents * Liaise with operations teams to understand outputs / delivery methods * Compile detailed job costs from first principles * Build-up internal labour and management costs * Engage with specialist sub-contractors / suppliers * Ensure multiple materials / equipment / sub-contractor quotes received * Liaising with all departments to help compile submission * Manage Tender Queries / Clarifications * Compile final pricing in required format * Undertake detailed commercial review, with senior management, prior to submission * Compile & submit all bid documents * Organise (& attend, if appropriate) client post-tender meetings Successful applicant will: Possess a keen attention to detail Be able to review and understand engineering specifications, work scopes and drawings Have a high level of maths and IT skills Possess excellent communication and presentation skills Be able to interact closely with other members of bid team and other disciplines Be flexible to cope with fluctuating workload and client deadlines Possess a considerable knowledge of civil engineering and the construction industry, with particular regard to the EHV-related civils arena -----groundworks, reinforced concrete, substation civils (new build and existing compound modifications) trenching, ducting, cable installation within cross-country and carriageway environments