Assistant Estimator (Rail)

Job Introduction

We pride ourselves in providing the “personal touch” establishing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships at all levels within client organisations, throughout the supply chain and with stakeholders.

We are very proud of our history and what makes us the company we are today. We also have huge ambitions for the future and want to continue our growth and innovation to remain at the leading edge of our industry we offer a range of career development opportunities as a Business Unit of Tarmac PLC. We are looking for people who share this passion, enthusiasm, and collaborative approach to join our team. As part of a global business in CRH, the career opportunities are limitless.

We are currently looking for an Assistant Estimator to join our Rail team, reporting to the Senior Estimator.

We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds. 

Role Responsibility

In this role you will be responsible for a number of tasks including: 

• Processing and interpreting enquiries from our clients and contributing to tender strategy
• Carrying out material take-off’s based on the drawings and bills of quantities that are contained within the enquiry.
• Inputting the data into our costing template to allow tender quotations to be issued.
• Liaising with our Company Buying Department and Estimating Team
• Compiling, issuing and assessing sub-contractor and material enquiries, advising the Rail Estimator on best value.
• Identifying potential tender clarifications. Maintain up to date understanding of Tender, reviewing and amending the tender based on feedback from the client clarifications.
• Working closely with Tender Planner assisting them with information to produce tender programme.
• Formulating BoQ using Causeway Estimating Package for Rail Estimator to review and populate, undertaking take-off as required by Rail Estimator.
• Contribute to updating libraries in Causeway Estimating Package as required
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of market rates, keeping up to date with current and new techniques
• Visiting sites as required to assess tender requirements and understand best practice/lessons learned from successful tenders.
• Contribute to the review of all tenders by senior leadership team prior to submission, including risk reviews. Assisting Rail Estimator in addressing outcomes of tender reviews prior to submission.
• Assist Rail Estimator in producing a tender pack for handover to Operations, once tenders have been awarded.

The Ideal Candidate

As the ideal candidate it is anticipated that you will have:

• Proven IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint mandatory)
• Well-developed Causeway Estimating Skills (or similar transferable skills)
• Take off abilities including use of software packages.
• Able to perform well in a team environment
• In depth understanding of construction industry terminology and delivery methods
• demonstrable organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise and work to challenging deadlines

Education/Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree/or equivalent with ideally 4 to 7 years of civil engineering industry experience or without a degree, ideally 6 to 10 years of relevant equivalent civil engineering industry experience

Why Us

We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Training and development opportunities

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At Tarmac we are passionate that our workforce reflects the communities where we operate. Our ambition is that everyone regardless of level, role, or background will enjoy an environment of respect, inclusion and belonging. We actively remove barriers to ensure everyone is supported and can reach their potential with us. We take active steps to encourage people from a broad range of backgrounds to apply for jobs at Tarmac as we believe a diverse, inclusive company will enable everyone to thrive. We are a disability confident employer and will make reasonable adjustments as required. We are committed to support part-time and flexible working and believe getting the balance right is critical to personal and professional success.

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