Job Title : Civil Engineering Estimator in Newport
Location : Newport
Company : Carrington West
Salary :
Open Date : 2024-01-22
Close Date : 2024-05-22

Role: Estimator
Location: Newport
Salary: Up to £72,000 p/a depending on experience + company vehicle/car allowance
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an Estimator with experience in water or concrete structures projects, looking for your next challenge? My client, a Tier 1 contractor attached to multiple water frameworks in the UK, is looking for an Estimator to join their commercial team.

You will be working predominantly on clean & waste water projects but will be involved in other civil engineering projects too.

This is a hybrid position and office attendance in Newport is required 2 days per week.

Your role will involve:
Working closely with the Managing Estimator on the production of tenders and quotations for a variety of water, waste water and civil engineering projects.
Analysis of client's specification and contract conditions, bonds and warranties.
Entering tender details & maintaining data records on CDS database system.
Carrying out site visits.
Pre-tender measurement and valuations.
Pricing materials and plant requirements and compiling sub-contract enquiries and other quotations.
Assessing labour requirements and costs.
Compiling tender programmes using Microsoft Excel and Project.
Obtaining competitive prices with suppliers.
Carry out Tender Risk Management Procedures.
Review of tenders prior to submission.
Liaising with other members of the estimating team.
Liaising with contract staff, clients & their representatives, sub-contractors & suppliers
Advising and corresponding with clients including local authorities.
Attending pre-contract meetings.
Assisting in preparation of quality bid submissions.
Production of alternative bids.
Following tenders from initial enquiry through to receipt of orders.
Carry out duties in accordance with Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality Management System.
Complying with IMS procedures and relevant legislation.

Required Skills:
Experience as an Estimator on clean or waste water projects is desirable, but experience in other civil engineering environments will be considered.
Proficient in Microsoft packages (including Project).
Ability to work to target dates across multiple projects, whilst maintaining output and timescale requirements.
Hold a valid full UK driving license.
Eligible to work in the UK.

What they offer:
A competitive salary.
Company vehicle/car allowance.
Annual Leave.
Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support.
Pension Contribution Scheme.
Annual Bonus Scheme.
Private Healthcare.

Apply today and if successful, I will be in touch. You can contact me at (url removed) / (phone number removed).

Due to the volume of applicants, we may only be able to respond to applicants who are to be progressed to the next stage. If you do not hear from us, unfortunately it means your application hasn't been successful.
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