Atheray Stone are currently recruiting for an Estimator to work for a UK wide contractor, who are continuing to grow their Rail business and looking for additional Estimating support. This role can be based out of the Northwest or Midlands offices. As an Estimator, you will play a crucial role in the preparation, development, and delivery of competitive and commercially sound tenders. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission Develop robust, competitive and cost-effective pricing strategies Collaborate with internal teams to define bid-winning approaches and methodologies Prepare detailed estimates using first principles Carry out take-offs from drawings and technical documentation Assess and manage risk and opportunity pricing within tenders Engage with the supply chain to obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations Work closely with Planners and delivery teams to ensure realistic resourcing and programme alignment Present tender proposals to senior management for review and approval Support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the estimating function Mentor and support junior team members where appropriate Essential: Proven experience as an Estimator within civil engineering / infrastructure Strong experience in multi-disciplinary projects and/or frameworks Solid understanding of first principles estimating Ability to analyse technical information and translate it into accurate cost plans Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Aug 09, 2026
Full time
Atheray Stone are currently recruiting for an Estimator to work for a UK wide contractor, who are continuing to grow their Rail business and looking for additional Estimating support. This role can be based out of the Northwest or Midlands offices. As an Estimator, you will play a crucial role in the preparation, development, and delivery of competitive and commercially sound tenders. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission Develop robust, competitive and cost-effective pricing strategies Collaborate with internal teams to define bid-winning approaches and methodologies Prepare detailed estimates using first principles Carry out take-offs from drawings and technical documentation Assess and manage risk and opportunity pricing within tenders Engage with the supply chain to obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations Work closely with Planners and delivery teams to ensure realistic resourcing and programme alignment Present tender proposals to senior management for review and approval Support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the estimating function Mentor and support junior team members where appropriate Essential: Proven experience as an Estimator within civil engineering / infrastructure Strong experience in multi-disciplinary projects and/or frameworks Solid understanding of first principles estimating Ability to analyse technical information and translate it into accurate cost plans Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Atheray Stone are looking for a Bid Writer to work for a Global Tier 1 contractor within there UK work winning team. This will include working on large scale bids within the infrastructure, defense and data centers sector. This role will be based out of the businesses Central London office. Key Responsibilities Write high-quality responses for P QQs, tenders and bid submissions . Develop compelling content including case studies, CVs, project experience and tailored responses . Support Bid Managers, Business Development Managers and the Head of Bid Management throughout the bid process. Edit, proofread and format tender documents to ensure accuracy, consistency and quality . Facilitate and support storyboarding sessions with subject matter experts. Create supporting graphics, flowcharts, diagrams and organisational charts for submissions. Review draft responses to ensure they fully answer client requirements and provide feedback to contributors. Maintain bid documentation and the Document Management System for future use. Re-use and improve existing bid content while contributing to knowledge management . Work to tight deadlines and support the timely submission of bids. Essential Experience & Knowledge Previous bid/proposal writing experience. Experience producing high-quality tender and submission documents . Technical understanding of civil engineering and the built environment . Excellent written English with strong proofreading and editing skills. Advanced Microsoft Word/MS Office skills. Experience working within the bidding process . Knowledge of construction, Health & Safety and business systems . Ability to enhance documents using graphics, images and formatting . Experience with Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Suite is desirable. Key Skills Excellent written and verbal communication. Strong collaboration and stakeholder management. Creative and innovative approach to bid writing. Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Confident challenging assumptions and continuously improving bid quality
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Atheray Stone are looking for a Bid Writer to work for a Global Tier 1 contractor within there UK work winning team. This will include working on large scale bids within the infrastructure, defense and data centers sector. This role will be based out of the businesses Central London office. Key Responsibilities Write high-quality responses for P QQs, tenders and bid submissions . Develop compelling content including case studies, CVs, project experience and tailored responses . Support Bid Managers, Business Development Managers and the Head of Bid Management throughout the bid process. Edit, proofread and format tender documents to ensure accuracy, consistency and quality . Facilitate and support storyboarding sessions with subject matter experts. Create supporting graphics, flowcharts, diagrams and organisational charts for submissions. Review draft responses to ensure they fully answer client requirements and provide feedback to contributors. Maintain bid documentation and the Document Management System for future use. Re-use and improve existing bid content while contributing to knowledge management . Work to tight deadlines and support the timely submission of bids. Essential Experience & Knowledge Previous bid/proposal writing experience. Experience producing high-quality tender and submission documents . Technical understanding of civil engineering and the built environment . Excellent written English with strong proofreading and editing skills. Advanced Microsoft Word/MS Office skills. Experience working within the bidding process . Knowledge of construction, Health & Safety and business systems . Ability to enhance documents using graphics, images and formatting . Experience with Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Suite is desirable. Key Skills Excellent written and verbal communication. Strong collaboration and stakeholder management. Creative and innovative approach to bid writing. Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Confident challenging assumptions and continuously improving bid quality
