Estimator - Work From Home

We are looking for an experienced Estimator to support the front-end stages of the tendering process.

1. Quantity take-offs and measurement

• Undertake quantity take-offs from construction tender information.
• Review drawings and relevant tender documents.
• Extract and measure quantities required for pricing.
• Prepare accurate take-off information for the estimating team.
• Present quantities and measurement information in the company's required format.
• Support multiple tenders where necessary.

2. Tender document review

• Review tender documentation and supporting project information.
• Identify the relevant work packages and scope elements.
• Extract information required for subcontractor and supplier enquiries.
• Organise tender information for use by the senior estimating team.
• Reduce the time senior estimators spend reviewing and collating documentation.

3. Subcontract package identification and preparation

• Identify the different subcontract work packages within a tender.
• Break down the relevant elements of the project into packages.
• Collate the required drawings, specifications and supporting documents.
• Prepare enquiry packages for specialist subcontractors.
• Prepare supplier enquiry packages where applicable.
• Ensure each package contains the relevant information required for the supply chain to price the work.

4. Subcontractor and supplier enquiries

• Support the issuing and administration of subcontractor enquiries.
• Assist with supplier enquiries.
• Liaise with the supply chain as required.
• Support the buying and estimating teams with tracking tender enquiries.
• Help organise information relating to issued packages and responses.

5. General tender preparation support

• Assist senior estimators with the preparation of construction tenders.
• Organise technical and commercial tender information.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation.
• Help the team progress multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Take responsibility for repetitive and time-consuming early-stage estimating tasks.

• At least 5 years of experience in construction estimating or a closely related measurement / quantity surveying role.
• Strong practical experience measuring quantities from drawings and tender documentation.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and tender information.
• Experience identifying work packages and preparing information for subcontractor pricing enquiries.
• Ability to collate and organise relevant information for specialist suppliers.
• Must be able to produce reliable and accurate take-off information.
• Ability to prepare estimating information in the specific formats required.
• Sufficient construction knowledge to understand work packages and project scope.