About this role
Job Purpose
The Assistant Estimator will manage tender pricing, documentation, and CRM updates while ensuring accurate cost estimation, compliance with technical requirements, and proper record-keeping for all tendering and quotation activities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Pricing Tenders and Quotation Requests
- Analyze tender documents and client requirements to prepare competitive pricing proposals.
- Develop cost estimates for materials, labor, and overheads based on project specifications.
- Ensure pricing aligns with company standards and profitability targets.
2. Bid Revision
- Review and revise bids based on updated client requirements or internal feedback.
- Ensure all revisions are documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders promptly.
3. Price Discovery & Market Research
- Conduct market research to identify current pricing trends for materials and services.
- Document price data and upload it to the estimator team’s platform for reference.
- Maintain updated supplier and vendor price lists for accurate cost estimation.
- Develop and maintain a rate master for pricing to support accurate, consistent, and competitive cost estimation.
4. Tender Preparation & Technical Documentation
- Prepare complete tender submissions, including technical data sheets and manufacturer authorizations.
- Ensure compliance with client specifications and industry standards in all documentation.
- Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers to obtain necessary certifications and approvals.
5. CRM Management
- Update opportunity statuses in the CRM system to reflect current progress.
- Open new opportunities in CRM and ensure accurate data entry.
- Key in values from Excel sheets into CRM for reporting and tracking purposes.
- Prepare and generate quotations directly within the CRM system.
6. Documentation & Record-Keeping
- Maintain organized records of all supplier quotations, BOQs, and tendering documents.
- Ensure all documentation is easily accessible for audits and future reference.
- Track and archive historical pricing data for trend analysis and cost optimization.
7. Any Other Related Duties Assigned
- Perform additional tasks as directed by management to support tendering, estimation, and commercial operations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in tendering, estimation, or commercial operations within engineering/construction.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and CRM platforms.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and numerical skills for cost estimation.
- Proficiency in tender documentation and technical compliance.
- Familiarity with CRM systems and data management.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in pricing and documentation.
Application Deadline
This position will remain open for applications until 4th November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.