Assistant Estimator

Definition:

A member of the tendering team who assists in the preparation and development of tender estimates for civil engineering projects, working under the guidance of Senior Estimators.

Job Description:

We are seeking an Assistant Estimator to join our civil engineering tendering team. Working alongside experienced Estimators and other members of the pre-construction team, the successful candidate will support the preparation of tenders across a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

This is an opportunity to develop a career in estimating, gaining experience across the tender process and developing the technical and commercial knowledge required to progress to Estimator level.

Responsibilities:

• Taking off quantities and obtaining quotations for materials.
• Taking off quantities, developing scopes of work for subcontract packages and obtaining quotations.
• Ensuring tender enquiries issued to suppliers and subcontractors contain the required level of detail and that quotations are received within the required tender timeframe.
• Analysing subcontractor and material supplier quotations, including scope, exclusions and qualifications.
• Checking quantities in clients' bills of quantities against tender drawings and other available information.
• Managing tender documentation and record keeping.
• Working with other members of the estimating team, site teams and senior management to obtain the information required to prepare accurate estimates.
• Maintaining clear and effective communication with suppliers, subcontractors, team members and senior management throughout the tender process.
• Supporting other members of the estimating team as required and sharing relevant project and estimating knowledge.
• Developing estimating knowledge through tender experience, training and feedback, including an understanding of civil engineering construction methods, materials, plant and subcontract markets.

Requirements:

• A degree in a relevant construction discipline or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in an estimating role or experience on site in the civil engineering sector is preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deal effectively with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.

Coffey is a family-owned water infrastructure and civil engineering specialist established in 1974. We are passionate about safety and have been delivering critical infrastructure projects on time and within budget for nearly 50 years. The hallmarks of our contracts are innovative solutions, engineering ingenuity, professional construction management and adherence to the highest safety and quality standards.