Infrastructure Estimator

About Murphy Surveys

Murphy Surveys is the largest geospatial engineering consultancy in the UK and Ireland. We are a fresh, ambitious and innovative company, continuously striving to be the best and remain ahead of the field in everything we do. Building on a strong reputation of almost 40 years, we are looking to shape a new future as we enter our next phase of expansion. Over the next few years, we believe our industry is undergoing a major change with new technologies coming to the fore such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine learning (ML), Virtual Reality (VR)/ Augmented Reality (AR) and Big Data.

Our Markets

• Infrastructure, Rail, Tunnelling, Public Infrastructure
• Property, Heritage, Architecture, MEP, Retail
• Construction

Our Specialities

Geodetic & Geotechnical Monitoring Solutions, Rail Surveys, Building Information Modelling (BIM), Digital Construction, 3D Laser Scanning, Subsurface Mapping and UAV/Drone Surveys.

Our HR Philosophy

As a pure service organisation, our people are a critical part of our success and represent the value of Murphy Surveys through their actions and decisions every day. We believe focusing on recruiting the best people and investing in their development helps us to create an environment where staff are engaged and committed leading to higher levels of staff and client satisfaction.

We are looking to build and maintain a team who are motivated to work in a fast-paced environment presenting opportunities to take on challenging work and deliver quality outcomes to our clients by working with others to achieve success. We strive to be a learning organisation with frequent internal and external training for a variety of topics accessible for all staff.

Role Description

With several large- scale prestigious and innovative projects currently underway, our Sales department continues to grow strongly in the UK. As part of this expansion, we are looking for an experience and skilled Estimator for Infrastructure Projects.

This role will be suited to someone who has (or currently is) working in the rail and infrastructure sectors and would like to switch to a more commercial role providing quotations and proposals in response to requests from our clients.

This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious sales or estimator candidates who will work within our Sales Department. The Candidate should be able to demonstrate his/ her experience in infrastructure surveying sectors i.e. railways and motorways works, utilities and airports etc. Also, he/ she should have versatile experience of surveying techniques including but not limited to general topographical surveys, traversing, laser scanning works, CAD processing etc. Also, an appreciation of BIM principles will be preferred.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare quotations for projects
• Create and follow through leads with new and existing clients
• Meet with clients and attend relevant network opportunities
• Manage strong relationships with current clients
• Supplier inquiries
• Work in collaboration with sales and estimators in other departments
• Attend industry’s events and exhibitions to showcase the company’s services
• Carry out project kick off meetings and general department meetings

Requirements 

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in surveying or rail related business

• Strong knowledge of the engineering, rail and surveying sector
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Outlook and Excel
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation platforms
• Possess an understanding of surveying including but not limited to general topographical surveys, traversing, laser scanning works, CAD processing, understanding of variations between 2D and 3D drawing and its implications on quoting etc.
• Appreciation of BIM discipline
• Use of various rail related surveying techniques and workflows for this sector

Key Competences

• Customer focus
• Time and priority management
• Relevant qualifications and/or experience
• Understand scopes of work and project requirements
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ambition to learn and develop
• Communication skills
• Possess the ability to work with autonomy or as part of a team
• Flexibility to understand and accommodate clients’ requirements in terms of time and budget

Package Offering

• Competitive salary £30,000 – £45,000 (dependent on experience)
• Flexible working
• Commitment to your personal development
• Career progression and opportunities
• Private medical insurance (after probation)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Childcare vouchers
• Company Pension
• Regular company social events

Murphy Surveys UK Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.