Estimator - Civil Engineering

Lionsgate Contractors are looking for an experienced estimator to join a successful civil engineering contractor based in South Birmingham. Specialising in highways and local authority work, our client has ambitious plans to increase turnover at around 20% year on year.

• Preparation of estimates and tenders at each stage of the project.
  
• Prepare work to be estimated by gathering construction documents, specification, and other related documents.
  
• Develop accurate estimates utilising available software such as Conquest / Estimate. Utilising other available tools, industry and estimating best practices.
  
• Take responsibility, under minimum supervision, for the bid preparation, completion, and submission. Attend tender adjudications.
  
• Be able to produce/manage/complex large tenders.
  
• Build up estimates through a selection of first principles: people, plant, materials, and subcontract costs.
  
• Engage with Clients to understand their needs, resolve queries, provide confidence in our approach, and confirm understanding of our tender submissions
  
• Sourcing quotations for both sub-contractors and supply chain.
  
• Calculation of site management and preliminary costs.
  
• Participate in contract appraisals and adjudications.
  
• Ability to produce outline method statements and programmes.
  
• Ensure proper handover of the tender to the project delivery team in accordance with company standards and procedures.
  
• To work alongside the operational and commercial teams to maximise opportunities and minimise risks to achieve the best possible project costs.
  

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in an estimating role or a strong background in operations and construction
  
• Civil engineering experience essential
  
• Ability to achieve tight deadlines.
  
• Ability to communicate at all levels, both verbally and written.
  

In return for your skills and experience, you can expect to join a successful niche civil engineering business at a key time in the company s growth. A competitive salary and company vehicle is also available.

If the role sounds like something you wish to pursue, please apply now or contact Lionsgate Contractors for more information.

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