Estimator

  • Job Reference: 1166572910-2
  • Date Posted: 16 November 2023
  • Employer: Fyba Recruitment Ltd
  • Location: Preston, Lancashire
  • Salary: £30,000 to £60,000
  • Sector: Engineering and Technical
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

The role

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for an estimator to join our team. You will be responsible for undertaking bottom up estimates and the management of subcontract packages on multi-discipline engineering projects (MEICA & Civil). You will manage the tenders from start to finish including internal hand overs to the delivery team. You will be expected to coordinate with our internal design team and external suppliers during this process.

Your main duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Assist the project planner in developing a tender programme
Complete a bottom up estimate for the work activities using labour, plant and materials.
Liaises with our approved suppliers and subcontractors for estimated costs.
Supply chain management when developing the estimate ensure time scales are met for the tender return.
Manage design inputs and outputs TQ/RFI register back to the client when required
Liaise with clients to ensure expectations are met in relation to time and costs
Provide regular updates to frame work lead
Ensure estimate covers engineering specification in line with Design brief with in tender enquiry.
Attend site visits when required.
Complete tender sign off and hand over.
Manage both internal and external resources when required.

The candidate

The ideal candidate will have good knowledge in Water/Wastewater schemes or in a similar industry, this is not essential but preferable that experience is within this element. It goes without saying, you will have excellent communication skills both oral and written, be accurate with a strong focus on attention to detail and thrive in a busy / challenging environment.