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Job Opportunity: Estimator - Rail
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + car allowance + package
Sector: Civil and Electrical & Power
Type: Permanent, Full time, Hybrid
Office Locations: Pontyclun, Swanley, Highbridge or Stanstead
About the Role: Our client is on the lookout for a skilled Estimator to join their pre-contract team in the South region. If you have a knack for estimating contracts and projects during the pre-contract/tender stage, especially for multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure projects, this could be the perfect fit for you. You'll be focusing on CP7 framework projects, among others.
What's in It for You as an Estimator: Our client offers a range of benefits, including:
- 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. (Private medical insurance)
- 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.
Team Overview: The South region is buzzing with activity, handling a variety of projects at the pre-contract/tender stage across engineering and rail infrastructure. This includes:
- Rail
- Civil Engineering & Building Works
- Mechanical & Electrical Works
- Electrification & Plant Works
From bridges and footbridges to embankments, station improvements, platforms, tunnels, and electrification, the team delivers a wide array of projects throughout Wales, Western, and the South East. They work on diverse infrastructure projects, ranging from one-off tenders to long-term agreements with key clients.
Current Projects:
- CP7 Infrastructure Projects
- Minor Works and Environment Agency Frameworks
- Projects like bridge reconstruction/replacement and station improvements
What You'll Be Doing: As an Estimator, you'll be at the heart of managing tender opportunities and ITTs. Your day-to-day will involve:
- Registering, controlling, and administering tender documentation.
- Preparing and managing tenders from start to finish.
- Presenting tenders at review meetings to senior management.
- Working closely with the Supply Chain team on supplier/subcontractor inquiries.
- Conducting technical and commercial appraisals of labour, plant, materials, and temporary works.
- Performing take-offs from drawings and producing cost-effective 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.
What We're Looking For As An Estimator: To thrive in this role, you should have:
- Previous experience as an Estimator in a civil engineering and/or Electrical & Power infrastructure setting, particularly in multi-disciplinary projects and/or frameworks.
- Expertise in First Principles Estimating.
- A solid background in Rail and Civil Engineering projects.
- Rail experience is a plus.
- Causeway software experience and knowledge is desirable.
Bonus Points:
- Experience in a site-based or operational role before moving into estimating is highly advantageous.
- If you're ready to join a fast-paced and supportive team where your skills and experience can truly shine, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity with our client!
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