Job Description

Luddon Construction is currently expanding and looking for an enthusiastic and focussed Civils Estimator to join our team. The successful candidate will be supported through further higher education training as required.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Provide a comprehensive estimating service controlling either an assigned project and/or a portfolio of projects. Identification of potential risks from initial analysing of project documentation. Prepare tender estimates from first principles and carry-out site visits that are required for the tender to ascertain site specific complexities, access requirements etc. Production of a fully detailed tender programme on which the tender costs are based. Close out items such that when a contract is finally received all qualifications or clarifications have been agreed and incorporated/removed into the agreed contract between the parties. Lead and take part in handover meetings with contract and commercial colleagues to ensure all elements of the tender process and procedures are handed over and project complexities are fully understood by all parties prior to signing of contract.

Essential

HND/C Civil Engineering At least two years previous experience working in an Estimating Department. Thorough understanding of construction techniques, outputs and the relationship between the costs from these and the market values and how this is utilised in tendering. Forming bills of quantities from drawings take offs, either by hand or from Estimating software. Ability to prioritise, manage and co-ordinate multiple tender opportunities in a constantly changing environment with minimal supervision. High level of PC literacy with working knowledge of Conquest Series Q, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word & Project software.

Desirable

BEng / BSc Civil Engineering CSCS Card Eagerness to learn from experienced members of the company to further understanding. Knowledge and experience of CESMM, SMM Methods of Measurement, production of activity schedules and population of contract sum analyses. Ability to work on own utilising several standard forms of contract forms such as NEC/JCT and bespoke contracts.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events Company pension On-site parking Private medical insurance
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:

surveying: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person