M & E Estimator

Estimator – M & E

Water Sector – Prefered

Remote working

£400/500 Per day OIR35

The role involves working on a variety of bids and tenders, including several secured long-term contracts and frameworks across the UK in the construction, water, wastewater, and utilities sectors. As part of a team, the Estimator will play a key role in identifying opportunities, analyzing bids, tenders, and related documentation to prepare activity schedules covering time, material, labor variables, and costs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborating within a team to gather information, develop proposals, and manage the flow of information.
• Preparing accurate estimates and tender bids based on client documentation, specifications, and relevant standards.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identifying suitable suppliers and subcontractors from databases or preferred supplier lists.
• Generating inquiries, obtaining, and analyzing quotes for tender requirements from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Securing competitive quotations and pre-bid agreements.
• Compiling detailed price lists and bills of quantities for each project, including costs for personnel, equipment, materials, transport, labor, and hire requirements to support tender submissions.
• Providing progress updates on all bid and tender opportunities.

Skills/Qualifications:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a related discipline (e.g., Electrical/Engineering, Construction/Quantity Surveying) or 2-3 years of experience in a similar role.
• A full UK driving license.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

To be successful in the role, you will:

• Effectively manage your time to meet tender deadlines.
• Demonstrate strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Think innovatively and proactively.
• Possess strong commercial awareness.
• Maintain excellent attention to detail and accuracy in tender preparation.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills.

Experience in the water industry is preferred.