Definition
A person who supports the Senior Estimators in the production of tender estimates.
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Estimator to join our team. The successful candidate will assist in the production of tender estimates for our civil engineering projects. This role requires a proactive individual with a growth mindset and excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities
1. Taking off quantities and obtaining quotations for material supplies
2. Taking off quantities, developing scopes of work for sub-contract packages and obtaining quotations
3. Accountable for ensuring tender enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors include the required level of detail and responses are received in a timely manner.
4. Analysing sub-contractor and material supplier quotations
5. Checking quantities in clients’ bills of quantities
6. Managing tender documentation and record keeping.
7. Demonstrates a ‘can do’ attitude and works collaboratively with team members, site teams, and senior management to gather necessary information and ensure accurate estimates.
8. Maintain clear and effective communication with a variety of stakeholders, including suppliers, team members, and senior management.
9. Contribute positively to the team environment, supporting colleagues and sharing knowledge.
10. Proactively seek out opportunities for learning and development, staying updated with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices to continually improve estimating skills and knowledge.
Requirements
1. A degree in a relevant construction discipline or equivalent experience.
2. Previous experience in an estimating role or experience on site in the civil engineering sector is preferred.
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.
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