Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation and coordination of cost estimates for complex infrastructure or multi-utility projects.
- Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive estimates.
- Collaborate with the bid team, planners, engineers, and procurement to ensure accurate cost and resource planning.
- Analyse historical data and market trends to benchmark costs and validate pricing assumptions.
- Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive quotations.
- Support risk management and value engineering processes during tender development.
- Attend pre-tender meetings, site visits, and client briefings as required.
- Ensure tender submissions are completed on time and in line with client requirements and company standards.
- Contribute to post-tender negotiations and handovers to project delivery teams.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in estimating, preferably in infrastructure (e.g., highways, rail, utilities, civil engineering)
- Strong commercial and contractual acumen.
- Proficient in estimating software (e.g., Candy, Conquest, Causeway, or similar).
- Excellent understanding of construction methods, engineering principles, and current market rates.
- Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.
- Proven track record in successful tendering for projects ranging from value to value .
- Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.