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Freelance Senior Estimator
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Freelance Senior Estimator
Senior Estimator / Proposals Engineer
About the Organisation
A leading engineering and infrastructure organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator / Proposals Engineer to join its growing pre-construction team. Operating across major utilities and infrastructure programmes, the business has a strong pipeline of secured work and a reputation for delivering high-quality, innovative solutions for its clients.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Estimator / Proposals Engineer, you will be responsible for developing accurate and commercially competitive cost estimates for a wide range of utilities and infrastructure projects. Working closely with operational, commercial, engineering and design teams, you will play a key role in shaping project solutions from concept through to tender submission.
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Your duties will include:
- Producing estimates and tender submissions for projects of varying size and complexity.
- Reviewing technical specifications, drawings and project documentation.
- Developing budget costs, target costs and detailed pricing proposals.
- Identifying risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
- Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain and evaluate quotations.
- Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams throughout the pre-construction process.
- Attending project meetings and supporting bid development activities.
- Ensuring submissions are completed accurately and within required deadlines.
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