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We have an exciting opportunity for an Estimator or Senior Estimator to join our team and lead the commercial estimates of a wide range of civil engineering, building and construction projects
As our new Estimator, you'll work closely with our framework teams and operational colleagues to develop estimates, while also being an integral part of our larger Bidding and Estimating department.
Allowing you the chance to gain hands-on experience from the people delivering the projects and benefit from the support of our experienced estimators across the company.
Job specification
Cost estimating & procurement strategies for EHV / Renewables / BESS up sites to 400k V, including off-site cabling routes and DNO / customer substation construction (electrical & civil).
Supervising of junior estimators’ work
Able to run multiple tenders
Identifying optimum cost solutions by working closely with design and construction teams.
Prepare and issue enquiries to subcontractors, standardise and negotiate with stakeholders throughout the bid process.
Tenders range from high level budget costs to first principles tendering from detailed design.
Liaise with internal design team, planner, commercial and the operations team.
Apply first principles estimation for the construction activities that could be delivered in-house.
Lead internal tender settlement meetings with the senior management.
Writing of bid submission documents
Able to work remotely and with a Sheffield based design team
Familiarity with Candy
What we offer you in return
26 days holiday + bank holidays
Option to buy, sell and carry over holidays each year
5% employee 10% employer pension contribution
BUPA private medical - after 3 months service
Health cash plan
Company bonus twice a year
Annual salary reviews
If you are interested or have any questions, please get in touch.
**Applicants from outside the UK must have a suitable visa or the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this job**