Estimator

Job Description This is an exciting time to join an established, growing team, which is focused on quality-driven progression as well as your professional development.
The Enisca Group are a multi-disciplinary Design, Engineering and Construction business operating in the water utility sector.
Using relevant industry experience, you will be expected to help develop and refine the estimation process to improve efficiency, clarity, and accuracy while reducing overall costs along with building relationships with new and existing clients.
The role will involve working on a wide range of bids and tenders including several secured long-term contracts and frameworks across the UK within the construction, water, wastewater, and utilities sectors.
Working within a team, the Estimator will be involved in proactively identifying opportunities, analysing bids, tenders, and other associated documentation to prepare activity schedules including time, material and labour variables and costs.
Key Responsibilities: Working within the wider Enisca team to source information, develop the companys proposition and manage the flow of information.
Prepare accurate estimates and tender bids from customers documentation, specifications, and other related information and standards.
Liaising with internal and external Stakeholders.
Identifying appropriate suppliers and subcontractors from the companys supplier database or the clients preferred supplier list.
Generating enquiries, obtaining, and analysing quotes for tender requirements from sub-contractors and suppliers.
Achieve competitive quotations and secure pre-bid agreements.
Collating detailed price lists and bills of quantities of everything needed on each project includes calculating and presenting the cost of people, plant, materials, transport, labour, and equipment hire to help inform the tender bid submission.
Provide progress reports on all bid and tender opportunities.
Skills/ Qualifications: A third-level qualification in a related discipline, e.g., Electrical/Engineering, Construction/Quantity Surveying or 2-3 years experience in the same or similar role.
Hold a full UK driving licence.
Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
To be successful in the role you will: Be able to manage your time effectively to meet tender deadlines.
Demonstrate excellent negotiation and communication skills.
Think innovatively and proactively.
Possesses strong commercial awareness.
Have excellent attention to detail, thoroughness, and accuracy in tender preparation.
Work collaboratively as part of a team.
Have excellent interpersonal skills.
Experience within the water industry is preferable.
Benefits: Full-time, permanent job opportunity Highly attractive salary Private medical insurance Death in Service benefit Generous holiday entitlement Additional paid leave Company pension Free or subsidised travel Free, on-site parking Continuous professional development Career development Paid training and development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme