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:
- Taking off quantities and obtaining quotations for material supplies
- Taking off quantities, developing scopes of work for sub-contract packages and obtaining quotations
- Accountable for ensuring tender enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors include the required level of detail and responses are received in a timely manner.
- Analysing sub-contractor and material supplier quotations
- Checking quantities in clients’ bills of quantities
- Managing tender documentation and record keeping.
- Demonstrates a ‘can do’ attitude and works collaboratively with team members, site teams, and senior management to gather necessary information and ensure accurate estimates.
- Maintain clear and effective communication with a variety of stakeholders, including suppliers, team members, and senior management.
- Contribute positively to the team environment, supporting colleagues and sharing knowledge.
- 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.