Estimator (Civils & Steel Frames)

With over a 100 years construction industry experience, our client has an enviable reputation working on both large scale construction projects and with a particular focus on small to medium scale civil engineering and industrial projects.

They are currently recruiting for an Estimator with civils, groundworks and steel frame experience.

As the successful candidate, you will be experience producing successful bids from 1st Principles for steel shed projects, including all associated civils works.

Estimator (Civils & Steel Frames) roles and responsibilities:

Pricing works from 1st principles, possessing a sound knowledge of civil engineer and structural steel techniques, outputs and resources, identification and management of Risk.
You will develop and manage cost estimates that align with tender documentation and client requirements.
Work with Preconstruction team to produce the programme, budgets, cost plans, and design to cost budgets.
Be responsible for producing and delivering accurate cost estimates, tender summaries, and costed risk registers.
Comfortable presenting at internal and external meetings.
Able to provide support on other sector projects and tenders as required.Estimator (Civils & Steel Frames) requirements:

Engineering background and degree qualified in a relevant Engineering or similar qualification and relevant experience
6+ years' experience as an Engineer on site &/or a delivery role with Estimating experience working on civils, structural steel or shed projects.
Conversant with different types of Estimating Software and generally strong IT Skills.
Experience in pricing works from 1st principles and able to read drawings.
Awareness of current construction technologies and methods and how these impact on outputs and costs.
Understanding of engineering resources, their costs and outputs and how these translate to the overall project cost.
Knowledge of risk management procedures and how these impact on cost estimates.
Commercial acumen and contractual awareness.
Ability to take off quantities from drawings
Ability to liaise with internal and external customersEstimator (Civils & Steel Frames) Benefits:

Working for an established and fast-growing civil engineering and building contractor, delivering major projects in London and across the South East region.
Opportunity to work as part of an established team, with freedom to work on your own initiative.
Competitive salary and package
Immediate role