Graduate Estimator

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. About Barhale Barhale is a business founded on family values, established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately‑owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in design, civil engineering and maintenance services across multiple sectors including water, transport, energy, built environment, tunnelling, MEICA, temporary and permanent design, steel fabrication, signs (design and fabrication), and health & safety equipment and products. We operate as a tier‑one partner for blue‑chip, regulated and private clients, working on large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as individual standalone projects. Our direct delivery model places people at the core of everything we do, and we employ over 1,200 employees nationwide. Company Website https://www.barhale.co.uk/ Company Showcase Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqsoclCUZA Why join Barhale As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to high standards of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and aligning culture with business strategy. Job security, long‑term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes. A broad range of civil, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects. Strong career progression demonstrated by promoting from within. Graduate Estimator The Role The Graduate Estimator works with existing estimators and operational teams to learn how to complete and lead estimates for civil engineering works using the company’s estimating systems and procedures. The role involves developing solutions to meet customer requirements, secure work by value and type, and, with experience, progress to an estimator role in your own right. Key Responsibilities Learn how to undertake estimates for multi‑disciplinary civils or rail projects following company procedures. Develop a tender win and delivery strategy collaboratively with operational teams. Build a coherent and consistent tender submission using key estimating assumptions. Identify opportunity and risk during the tender process. Liaise with the business unit, Bid Manager and Planner to agree on methodology and principles. Maintain a register of key assumptions within estimates. Maintain the tender estimate file. Provide indicative pricing support for business development. Engage with supply chain, including designers, to develop and price the delivery solution while minimising risk and cost. Obtain feedback from site teams on estimating adequacy and current costs. Present estimates at adjudication Prepare estimating “adjudication pack.” Present basis of estimate and key assumptions. Maintain notes of adjudication meetings. Close out actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as required. Handover to site teams at contract award Prepare estimating handover packs. Maintain notes of the handover meeting. Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to the estimate and key assumptions. Essential About you Degree in a related Engineering qualification or equivalent. Numerate and IT literate, familiar with estimating software and Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Confidence in dealing with customers and personnel within Barhale at a senior level. Ability to ensure tender submissions are both feasible and profitable. Willingness to work as part of the work‑winning team and to learn about the business and technical delivery methods employed by the business. Desirable Knowledge of wastewater, rail, or the tunnelling sector. Driving licence. Caring and investing in you Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years and guide how we care and invest in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers and can enjoy security and company care. From the moment you join us, your well‑being and career aspirations will be supported by: Competitive salary Company pension Life assurance Private medical 25 days of annual leave + 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days 8 hours volunteering Employee Assistance Programme for mental, physiological and financial wellbeing Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/van (dependent on position) Leadership & management training and coaching Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support career progression Development through internal and external training Continuous service awards Would you like to know more? Please contact our Recruitment team via earlycareers@barhale.co.uk Seniority level Internship Employment type Full‑time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Construction Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at BCS Group by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr