Estimator

Estimator
Derby
Circa £50,000 plus car / car allowance, mileage, BUPA, mobile & laptop
Excellent prospects / training & development

Established civil engineering / construction organisation
Forty plus years in industry
Multi - sector business
Committed to investment & continuous improvement

Duties

Receive / check enquiry documentation for completeness.
Check specification / contract conditions.
Acknowledge receipt of tender to Client.
Prepare estimate and tender submission in line with tender enquiry and Company procedures.
Attend tender review meetings.
Ensure methods of construction incorporated within tenders are in compliance with the latest Company Health & Safety Policy, good practice, and current legislation.
Ensure sufficient financial allowance is incorporated within the tender to allow construction to be undertaken in a safe manner.
Visit site to determine its nature and that of the surrounding area, with particular reference to access, public utilities (above and below ground), local conditions, and other factors that could influence the cost of undertaking the work.
Select suitable sub-contractors for specialist trade activities, and obtain quotations for inclusion within the tender.
Agree material prices and hired plant rates for inclusion within the tender.
Prepare documentation for handover meeting with Contracts Department.
Ensure tenders are compiled in accordance with the Company Integrated Management System relevant to the Estimating function.

Essential criteria

Experience of working for a Civil Engineer / Construction business
Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering
At least 5 years post degree relevant experience
Exceptional communication skills and business acumen

This role is UK based and does NOT have sponsorship opportunity

Our process is barrier free and we will ensure you are carefully considered for the role you have applied for. If you have not been successful for this role, please do apply to others or send your CV to with a cover letter explaining what you are looking for and we will do our best to support your search for new employment.

This role is being advertised by the Telford office of Ethero, where you will find access to both permanent and temporary employment across a wide range of job sectors covering the whole of Shropshire. We also have offices in Stoke, Burton, Derby & Coventry. To find out more, go to www.ethero.co.uk