Estimator

Working as part of our established estimating team this role is to provide estimates for civil engineering projects in the water sector. As part of a successful, experienced, and diverse tendering team the estimator will work, alongside other estimators, with bid writers, procurement, and business development officers to collectively develop customer solutions and secure work. Barhale operates across civil engineering projects that include shafts, tunnelling, pipelines, MEICA, rail civils and groundworks, all of which we have the renowned in-house delivery capability. As part of the wider team, our estimators form a key part of the end-to-end, work-winning capability at Barhale, we are looking for a keen, driven, collaborative individual to join us as part of our business development. Key Responsibilities: Prepare Estimates  Interpreting client tender requirements from PQQ and ITT documentation Take off and review BoQ’s from client information Prepare estimates in accordance with Company procedures promptly Collate supporting information during the estimating process including opportunity and risk registers together with key assumptions registers. Work collaboratively with the Bid Manager, regional business, and planner to agree on methodology and principles. Work alongside the Business Development officers on strategic PQQ’s and ITT’s. Work in partnership with the procurement team.Presentation of estimates at adjudication  Prepare to estimate adjudication pack Present basis of estimate and key assumptions Maintain notes of adjudication meetings Closeout actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as requiredHandover to site teams at contract award  Prepare to estimate the handover pack Present basis of estimate and key assumptions Maintain notes of handover meeting Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to estimating and key assumptions Key Measures & Targets: Deliver sufficient work by value and type to meet the Company's objectivesKey Relationships: Business Unit teams Engineering function Supply chain functionPerson Specification: The successful candidate is likely to meet the following criteria: Essential At least 5-10 years of estimating and/or operational experience in one or more of the following areas: shafts, tunnelling, pipeline, MEICA, rail civils and groundworks Competent in construction techniques and the associated resource requirements for the above sectors Proficient with tender build-ups Proficient in using Microsoft Office Numerate and familiar with estimating software A confident demeanour and the ability to liaise with all levels of personnel and customers Excellent organisation, time-management, and prioritisation skills Desirable Chartered Engineer or similar levelBenefits: As well as offering a competitive salary, remuneration for this role includes a range of benefits 5% Company pension contribution Life Assurance at 2 x notional salary Private medical cover Permanent Health Cover Company Profit Share Scheme Company car / or car allowance (Dependent on position) Career Development and ongoing training Staff Referral Scheme 25 days annual leave with additional loyalty days (Full-Time equivalent) Volunteering Scheme Environmental and Social Value initiativesAbout Barhale: Barhale is one of the largest privately-owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists with 40 years of experience working UK-wide across the water, transport, built environment and energy sectors. Founded by our Chairman, Dennis Curran in 1980, the group was originally set up as a specialist tunnelling contractor. While we retain our tunnelling roots, repeated success in several construction industry sectors has enabled us to expand our skillset and become one of the largest privately-owned infrastructure specialists in the UK. What we do We provide design, construction, and maintenance services to the following sectors.  Water Transport Energy Built EnvironmentWe also possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities including Tunnelling MEICA capabilities In-house design A steel-fabrication and supply subsidiary (BCS Group) Who we are? Barhale operates as a tier-1 partner for blue-chip, regulated, and private clients. We work as part of large frameworks, joint ventures, and alliances and on individual projects developing long-standing relationships based on Trust, Integrity, and Pride. Our People We employ a direct workforce of over 1,000 employees nationwide. We recognise that our business is only as good as the people we employ, which is why we value them so highly and invest in regular training and development, utilising our dedicated training facility in Walsall.   Our commitment to career progression, personal development, innovation, collaborative working, diversity and Inclusion, health and wellbeing and work-life balance is what makes us a Gold Investors in People Company