Capita are looking for an experienced Highways / Civil Engineering Estimator to join our successful and evolving engineering and construction arm to work on Highways and Public Realm projects ranging up to £6m.

The purpose of this role is to provide business development, estimating and commercial support to the Highways and Civil Engineering division. The role will focus on the delivery of all Estimating requirements and maximising the value for money on all contracts and enabling growth of our civil engineering and construction team.

Job title:

Estimator

Job Description:

The purpose of this role is to provide business development, estimating and commercial support to the Highways and Civil Engineering division. The role will focus on the delivery of all Estimating requirements and maximising the value for money on all contracts and enabling growth of our civil engineering and construction team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Measure and Prepare fully Priced Bills of Quantities and/or Activity Schedules for Public realm, Highways, Civil engineering and Infrastructure works in North Tyneside.
• Be familiar with pre-contract and pre-construction environments and also be able to compile projects budgets and cost plans to agreed timescales
• Carry out take-offs from drawings either by hand or preferably using CAD software.
• Carry out full appraisals and comparisons of tender returns.
• Carry out rate build-ups from site output data.
• Provide input into Project Programming and valuing of same.
• Work closely with project staff to facilitate value engineering, plan and programme works.
• Support Senior Management and Quantity Surveying Staff in the appointment and management of contractors, suppliers and consultants.
• Effectively manage workload planning and be proactive in taking appropriate action to avoid pre-construction delays.
• Support the delivery teams to keep accurate and detailed records.
• Work closely and effectively across both business development, design and construction teams to support the successful and integrated delivery of schemes during the pre-construction phase.
• Support the project Quantity Surveyor in preparing quotations for project variations following NEC Project Manager Instructions or compensation events.
• Managing own workload and meet the project deadlines.

What we’re looking for:

• Appropriately qualified in quantity surveying, construction management or similar
• Demonstrate experience and ability to carry out the role competently.
• Be able to prioritise work and complete all requirements within agreed deadlines.
• Wide knowledge of construction techniques and outputs associated with them..
• Commitment to become Chartered with relevant Organisation within minimum agreed timescales.
• Good writing and numeracy skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Be able to communicate with people effectively in a friendly courteous manner through good presentation skills.
• Hold a full driving licence.
• Be proficient in a wide range of IT skills including CAD and Microsoft Office 365 packages

Desirable Experience/Skills

• Knowledge of CDM and relevant legislation
• Knowledge of project management processes
• Knowledge of NEC forms of contract
• Knowledge of MS Project or similar programme tools
• Be proficient at reading and taking off drawings, BOQ’s and specifications
• Knowledge of typical construction contract terms and conditions

About Us

At Government Services, we’re transforming the way governments and local councils serve the public. We’re using technology, innovation and domain knowledge to improve services and deliver savings. Our teams are answering 30,000 emergency service calls every day and our Ultra Low Emissions Zone is helping Londoners breath cleaner air. Join us and discover better as you keep the country running smoothly.  

What’s in it for you?

• 23 days holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave…and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You’ll be joining a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All interviews, assessments and background checks will continue to take place online, to completely remove the need for face-to-face contact. All Capita colleagues who can work from home should do so; and where it is not possible for colleagues to work remotely, we have taken important steps to protect those working from Capita’s offices. Social distancing, enhanced hygiene and safety measures are already in place at all Capita locations that are open to protect our colleagues and manage the risk of COVID-19. The welfare of our people is of paramount importance to us, and we’re doing everything we can to keep our colleagues and customers safe during this time.