Senior Estimator

Bouygues UK are currently recruiting for a Senior Estimator to add to our preconstruction team based in Bristol (also possible to work from our Cardiff office but regular visits to Bristol will be required).

Reporting directly to the Estimating Manager, we are seeking to recruit either an Estimator who is looking for progression, or Senior Estimator to work within the Bid Team for the preparation of fully considered submissions.

The overall purpose of the role is to prepare accurate cost plans and detailed estimates, identifying true nett cost, to enable the Company to fulfill its business objectives.

Accountabilities and Key Tasks

- To be able to work under own direction, with minimal supervision within a Bid Team environment whilst maintaining Group Estimating procedures and philosophy.
- To ensure safe delivery of the tender on date of submission.
- To confidently present the estimate at the Finalisation Meeting supported by a fully priced nett cost build up with a full knowledge and understanding of the project in the form of a fully completed Tender Quality Plan.
- To liaise with other members of the bid team as appropriate to ensure that all aspects of the tender documentation are fully understood and adequately responded to, advising all members of the team on cost, build ability and programme where appropriate.
- To have a good working knowledge of the local market, and comply with and promote the Core Supply Chain philosophy in the preparation of the tender enquiry list with the Bid Team.
- To ensure that the finalised estimate is properly signed off in accordance with the QA Procedures, and completion of the form of tender for signature by the Managing Director.
- To maintain regular contact with clients and consultant teams and to act at all times in accordance with the Company`s values as an ambassador and advisor, ensuring that working relationships with internal and external customers are consistent with the highest standards.
- To receive, acknowledge and check tender documentation and (along with other members of the Bid Team) raise queries relating to the tender documentation.
- To evaluate the tender information and prepare tender action plan and contribute to Bid Strategy (along with other members of the Bid Team).
- To attend any meetings with the Professional or Design teams both during and post tender.
- To evaluate and compare quotations received, and compile the price in a thorough, logical and consistent manner.
- Prepare full priced buildups for Internal priced elements of work to assist in supplier and subcontractor selection and to ensure competitiveness

Essential Criteria:

- To have a good working knowledge of the local market, and comply with and promote the Core Supply Chain philosophy in the preparation of the tender enquiry list with the Bid Team.
- To have a challenging mindset with particular regards to new technologies, alternatives or Value Engineering in order to obtain competitive advantage.
- Knowledge of Commercial Computerised Estimating Software systems
- Good level of knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Desirable Criteria:

- Experience of On Screen measurement tools such as CAD measure / DWG Drawing review
- Knowledge or previous experience with Causeway Estimating Software

In addition to the above applications for consideration at Senior Estimator level should be able to demonstrate the following skills:
- Act as Bid Manager on selected Tenders and Bids
- The ability to manage other Estimating Team members at Bid Stage, such as Administrators and other support staff
- Experience requisite with the role.
- To have a challenging mindset with particular regards to new technologies, alternatives or Value Engineering in order to obtain competitive advantage.

Why Bouygues UK:

As a permanent Bouygues UK employee, you can benefit from:

-26 days annual leave increasing to 30 days
-Group Personal Pension scheme (increased employer contribution)
-Life insurance (4x salary)
-Private medical insurance
-Access to Lifestyle Benefits (such as our Cycle to Work Scheme).

About Us:

Together with our partners and clients, Bouygues UK delivers award-winning construction, development and regeneration projects to the most exacting standards across public and commercial private sectors.

Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues Group, a diverse global business which operates in the construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications markets.

With annual sales of over €32 billion and operations in over 100 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times.

Further information about Bouygues UK can be found at:


Bouygues UK is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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