Estimator

Job Title: Estimator
Reports To: Bid Manager
Job Group: Estimating
 

Basic Objective

Assist in preparing accurate and competitive tenders by supporting the estimating team in quantity take-offs, pricing, and documentation. The Estimator works under guidance to ensure compliance with company procedures and client requirements.

Maintains Consistent Interface With

• Commercial
• Planning
• Production

Some of the Typical Responsibilities and Duties May Include

• Review tender documentation.
• Prepare project Bills of Quantities.
• Prepare sub-contractor work packages and issue to prospective sub-contractors.
• Review material requirements and issue to prospective suppliers.
• Review and analyse sub-contractor quotations and select best fit sub-contractor.
• Input labour, plant, material and sub-contractors into Bill of Quantities using estimating software.
• Support liaison with planning and production departments to produce tender programme.
• Assist in preparation of general items and tender summary based on proposed programme.
• Analyse labour requirement and adjust to suit programme.
• Assist in preparation of tender cover letter considering exclusions, sub-contract terms, provisional sums, value engineering opportunities, proposed work methodologies etc.
• Participate in tender review meetings with appropriate personnel.
• Occasionally attend meetings with clients and design teams.
• Site visits as part of tender process.
• All of the above as per Estimating Procedure.