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Job Description
Estimator Rail
Sector: Civil Engineering and Electrical & Power
Office Locations: Pontyclun (South Wales) Swanley (South East) or Highbridge (West)
Region: South (including Wales Western & South East business units)
About the Opportunity
AmcoGiffen is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our precontract team in the South region. In this role you will be instrumental in estimating contracts and projects during the precontract/tender stage for a variety of multidisciplinary rail infrastructure projects with a primary focus on the CP7 framework projects.
Business Unit Overview
Our South region is dynamic and actively engaged in numerous projects at the precontract/tender stage across engineering and rail infrastructure including:
- Rail
- Civil Engineering & Building Works
- Mechanical & Electrical Works
- Electrification & Plant Works
We deliver a wide array of projects such as bridges footbridges embankments station improvements platforms tunnels and electrification throughout Wales Western and the South East. Our precontract team operates on diverse infrastructure projects that range from oneoff tenders to longterm agreements with key clients.
Current Contracts Include (not limited to):
- CP7 Infrastructure Projects
- Minor Works and Environment Agency Frameworks
- Works such as bridge reconstruction/replacement and station improvements
Key Responsibilities
As an Estimator you will play a critical role in managing tender opportunities and ITTs. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Effectively registering controlling and administering tender documentation.
- Preparing and managing tenders from the receipt of documents through to delivery.
- Presenting tenders at review meetings to senior management.
- Liaising with the Supply Chain team on supplier/subcontractor inquiries.
- Conducting technical and commercial appraisals of labour plant materials and temporary works.
- Performing takeoffs from drawings and producing costeffective tenders based on first principles.
- Analysing and pricing risks associated with tenders.
- Preparing tender submission documents and estimating reports.
- Assisting in the proposals and contract management functions.
Essential Requirements
To be successful in this role you should have:
- Previous experience as an Estimator in a civil engineering and / or Electrical & Power infrastructure setting particularly in multidisciplinary projects and/or frameworks.
- Expertise in First Principles Estimating.
- A solid background in Rail and Civil Engineering projects.
- Rail experience is desirable.
- Causeway software experience and knowledge is desirable.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a sitebased or operational role prior to your estimating career is highly advantageous.
Benefits
In return for your expertise AmcoGiffen offers:
- Competitive annual salary negotiable based on experience.
- Company Car or Car Allowance.
- 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
- Up to 3 volunteer days.
- Company contributory Pension scheme.
- Life Insurance.
- Health Cash Plan & Rewards through Westfield.
- Strong support and development infrastructure for personal and professional growth.
- Consistent learning opportunities.
- A safe and inclusive workplace.
- Employee forums to ensure your voice is heard.
If you are looking to join a fastpaced and supportive team where your skills and experience can truly shine please apply for this exciting opportunity with AmcoGiffen!
The Company
Why AmcoGiffen
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established engineering contractor operating nationally in rail civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil building mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country you will become part of our expert outfit.
AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive live assets in highly regulated environments we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of highquality public and private sectors. These include rail power generation electricity distribution flood defence aviation waterways and much more.
Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us you can be you because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.
We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training raising awareness regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.
Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety Professionalism Innovation Respect Integrity and Teamwork.
AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer offering challenging worthwhile careers to everyone and is proactively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesnt matter to us what your age disability employment status gender health marital status sexual preference membership or nonmembership of a trade union nationality race religion or social class are or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.
Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour 7 days a week counselling and advice services.
Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge If so apply now!
For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities please contact our Recruitment Team:
The Benefits
We offer excellent career prospects a competitive salary and outstanding training development and support opportunities. You can expect to receive a range of benefits (role dependent) including:
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Employment Type
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