Job Title: Estimator (Civil Engineering and Rail)
Location: Sheffield, Hybrid
Salary: £48,000 to £58,000 Plus Package
Role Overview:
Estimator responsible for submitting tenders and proposals for Civil Engineering for Rail projects across West Yorkshire.
Key Requirements:
- Prior experience working for a Main Contractor as an Estimator for a minimum of 5+ years
- Experience with working on Rail projects covering the Civil Engineering packages
- A good communicator, able to deal with a range of people, tasks and obligations
- Well organised, self-starter, able to implement procedures and effectively manage all aspects of the works
Responsibilities:
- Preparation of detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for Civil Engineering, Rail, Infrastructure, Marine, and multidisciplinary construction projects.
- Development of estimates using first principles and bottom-up estimating methodologies including labour, plant, material, subcontract, logistics, and productivity outputs.
- Preparation and derivation of Schedule of Rates (SoR) based upon resource build-ups, productivity analysis, and construction methodologies.
- Undertake detailed quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications, and technical documentation using manual and digital measurement techniques.
- Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, contracts, bills of quantities, schedules, and scope documentation.
- Assist in the development of construction methodologies, sequencing, possession strategies, access arrangements, and temporary works considerations.
- Obtain and evaluate quotations from subcontractors, suppliers, and specialist providers to support competitive tender submissions.
- Identify commercial, technical, operational, and programme-related risks and contribute towards tender risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
- Prepare tender adjudication documents, clarifications, assumptions, qualifications, and supporting commercial information.
- Collaborate with operational, engineering, planning, and commercial teams to ensure estimates are practical, buildable, and aligned with project delivery requirements.
- Assist in the maintenance and development of estimating databases, benchmark rates, historical cost data, and pricing libraries.
- Support value engineering exercises and alternative construction proposals to improve project efficiency and competitiveness.
- Develop a working understanding of NEC contracts, framework requirements, and client-specific commercial arrangements.
- Participate in tender review meetings, handover meetings, and post-tender negotiations where required.
- Ensure compliance with company Integrated Management Systems, quality procedures, and relevant industry standards.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £48,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sheffield (South Yorkshire)
