Geotechnical Estimator

Vinci

  • England
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Our Projects Division delivers high-value multi-discipline ground engineering schemes across the UK and Ireland. We offer a range of geotechnical solutions, as well as civil engineering, marine, and tunnelling works, and we have the flexibility to act a principal contractor, joint venture partner or specialist subcontractor.Reporting to the Projects Division Estimating Manager, we are seeking an estimator who has experience in the pricing and presentation to clients of geotechnical engineering solutions (e.g., diaphragm wall construction, piling works, grouting works, etc.), and someone who is interested in pricing works where we are working collaboratively with our clients, joint venture partners, and supply chain to overcome complex multi-discipline civil engineering challenges.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESThe role will cover all aspects of the preconstruction work winning phase of a project opportunity with key responsibilities including:
  • Assisting with the management of incoming enquiries including the assessment and prioritisation of business appropriate tender opportunities.
  • Developing appropriate opportunity bid/win strategies to suit the requirements of our clients.
  • Collaboratively working with our technical and operations team and supply chain to prepare conforming scheme and value engineering scheme cost studies for internal governance review.
  • Liaise with our technical, operations, and commercial teams to ensure risks are recognised and mitigation strategies are agreed at the preconstruction stage.
  • Writing and presenting tender offers to our clients.
  • Engaging in client interactions and tender negotiations from receipt of enquiry through to contract award and project handover to our operations team.
  • Maintain and update the Salesforce CRM database.
  • Engaging with and assisting the Projects Division Business Development Manager in identifying appropriate future clients and major project opportunities that would benefit from the value our division has to offer.
ProfileKNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • A relevant civil engineering degree or bias towards geotechnical engineering and professional qualification status is preferrable.
  • Ability to discharge professional duties with integrity and ability to behave with integrity in relation to all conduct bearing upon the standing, reputation and dignity of the company.
  • Have full regard to matters of health and safety, well-being, the environment and sustainability.
  • Significant experience of the UK geotechnical industry.
  • An understanding of the geotechnical design process.
  • Working knowledge and demonstrable experience of estimating geotechnical engineering solutions.
  • Essential understanding of the capabilities of our company.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with colleagues and clients.
  • Proven ability to work well in a team as well as an individual.
  • Effective time management to ensure task deadlines are met.
  • High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and driven to providing a quality product and service for our clients.
  • Excellent IT skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Salesforce.
  • Knowledge of Primavera P6 and Candy is preferrable though not essential.
  • Ability to develop professional knowledge, skills, and competence on a continuing basis and ability to aid the professional development of others.
  • Full UK driving licence.
Why us?When you join the world's largest specialist geotechnical contractor, you're part of an international community of over 10,000 experts, based in 31 countries around the world. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to prestigious, ground-breaking projects, using the very latest tools and technology to solve complex problems, constantly learn new skills and take your career in any direction.Bachy Soletanche is committed to equal opportunities in employment with the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief and pregnancy/maternity.Applicant criteriaMinimum education requiredBachelor's degreeJob locationJob locationEurope, United Kingdom, EnglandYES=Do not include address NO=Include the addressNoAddressGU15 3YL

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