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Job title
Civils Estimator
Ref no. | BHN567945 |
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Salary | £45,000 - £55,000/annum |
Location | Grimsby, England |
Start date | ASAP |
Job type | Permanent |
Job status | Open |
Job summary
Our client VSL - a member of Bouygues Construction, leverages the most advanced construction methods and technologies to engineer, build and preserve complex structures. They are looking for a Civils Estimator to work on projects in the North East.
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Civils Estimator
Job description
VSL, a leader in the construction industry, is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their team. As an Estimator, you will play a crucial role in supporting the company's tenders by creating work winning offers and ensuring compliance with VSL's strategy and guidance. This is a permanent position based at Becket House, VSL's central London location, with potential travel required across the UK and Europe.
Key Responsibilities:
- Record and log all tender correspondence
- Meet all proposal and estimate deadlines
- Review tender documentation and provide feasibility advice
- Prepare and submit tender queries and clarifications
- Develop bills of quantities and schedules of rates for tender applications and 1st principle estimates
- Create detailed proposals adhering to client guidelines and specifications
- Ensure estimates and offers comply with relevant legislation and industry standards
- Contribute to value engineering and alternative options during bid preparation
- Coordinate projects with the Bid Manager, preconstruction Manager, and commercial manager
- Collaborate with other departments to address client requirements in tender preparation documents
- Analyze technical, legal, and financial aspects to develop a commercial strategy
- Participate in bid negotiations
- Prepare and submit subcontract enquiries
- Review subcontract tender submissions for compliance and inclusion in the estimate
- Identify and target future business opportunities
Job Requirements:
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or similar discipline
- Experience in Ground Engineering/Geotech estimating
- Enthusiastic with an eye for detail
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Tactical and strategic mindset
- Profit-minded with a win-win attitude
- Good level of English and French, other languages desirable
- IT literacy including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Email
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations
If you are a skilled Estimator with geotechnical and estimating experience, this is a great opportunity to join a respected company in the construction sector. Apply now to be part of VSL's dynamic team.