Estimator - GW
Posted 3 hours ago by Humres
THE ROLE
Estimator specifically experienced in roads & sewers and groundworks for new build housing developers.
To support the Estimating Department by preparation of groundworks tenders to the value of £20m.
The tender packages received are in the form of drawings and specifications; therefore, this role will encompass a large proportion of measurement.
- Comprehensive review of tender scope and information and associated raising of RFIs.
- Undertake site visits and risk analysis.
- Interpret ground conditions from Site Investigation reports.
- Take-off and measurement using 2D & 3D software along with spreadsheet templates; including but not limited to:
- S104 Adoptable sewers & drainage
- S38 Adoptable carriageways
- S278 Adoptable highway works
- Earthworks modelling
- Residential dwellings substructure from footing to floor slab
- External works
- Private drainage and attenuation
- Obtain supplier & subcontractor quotations.
- Review outputs and programme requirements with Contracts Managers.
- Building rates from first principles.
- BQ preparation.
- Prepare tender adjudication and submission documents for review by the Managing Estimator.
THE CANDIDATE
- 3 years minimum working in a similar groundworks / civils environment.
- Self-motivated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to integrate well with a small team of collaborative Estimators.
- Understanding of traditional groundworks activities including construction of roads and sewers, foundation and substructure, earthworks etc.
- Ability to assess scope of work from drawings and specifications.
- Ability to interpret ground conditions from Site Investigation reports.
- Proven take-off and measurement skills.
- Ability to build rates from first principles.
- Ability to prepare BQ in readiness for submission.
- Strong IT skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, the use of Microsoft Excel at a proficient level is an essential requirement.
- Organised with the ability to work effectively under pressure to strict deadlines.
- Understands the importance of maintaining excellent working relationships with the company’s clients.
- Working knowledge of estimating software such as Causeway / ConQuest desirable.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
- Contact Name:
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- Job Reference:
- JB-20473
- Job ID:
- 222392300
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