Estimator
Key Responsibilities
- Review Invitations to Tender (ITT), Requests for Proposal (RFP) and customer documentation.
- Analyse specifications, drawings, schedules and Bills of Quantities.
- Produce detailed estimates covering labour, materials, plant, equipment and subcontract services.
- Develop comprehensive cost models, pricing schedules and tender submissions.
- Obtain, evaluate and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations.
- Liaise with Engineering teams to validate technical assumptions and estimating inputs.
- Support value engineering activities to optimise project costs.
- Identify commercial, programme and technical risks during bid preparation.
- Assist in developing pricing strategies that maintain competitiveness while protecting company margin.
- Prepare tender clarifications, exclusions, qualifications and pricing assumptions.
- Participate in internal bid reviews and governance meetings.
- Maintain estimating databases, cost libraries and historical cost records.
- Support post-tender negotiations and commercial discussions where required.
- Work alongside Procurement to understand current market pricing and supply-chain trends.
- Ensure estimates comply with G3 Systems' governance procedures and customer requirements.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of estimating processes, tools and templates.
- Maintain the confidentiality of commercially sensitive information.
Qualifications
You will ideally hold an HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in one of the following:
- Quantity Surveying
- Construction Management
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Commercial Management
Equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience working as an Estimator within construction, engineering or infrastructure.
- Proven experience preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates.
- Understanding of labour resource planning and project build-ups.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
- Experience obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of cost and margin.
- Experience working to demanding tender and bid deadlines.
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to develop and manage detailed cost models.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to produce detailed cost analysis.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple bids and priorities.
Experience:
- Estimator : 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
