Assistant Consultant: Geotechnical Engineer / BoQ Commercial Estimator
Arcadis · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $95,000 / year
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job highlights
- Compile accurate quotations and commercial measures.
- Collaborate with pursuit leads and project managers.
- Utilize UK industry standard bills of quantities.
- Obtain supplier quotes and manage rate cards.
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to team growth.
About the role
Geotechnical Engineer and Commercial Estimator
Arcadis is a global leader in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With over 36,000 employees in more than 70 countries, we are dedicated to improving quality of life by solving complex challenges and delivering impactful solutions together.
GEC Senior Site Investigation Estimator
This role primarily supports the SER's UK Contract Investigation team, with occasional support for other SER disciplines like Geoenvironmental. You will assist pursuit leads and project managers in developing accurate quotations and commercial measures.
Key Functions
- Collaborate with Pursuit Leads to compile accurate costing templates aligned with technical specifications and tendering requirements, primarily using UK industry standard or client-specific bills of quantities.
- Engage with Arcadis' approved supply chain to obtain project-specific quotations and ground investigation framework rate cards.
- Maintain an up-to-date database of supplier rates.
- Accurately translate bid estimates into the Arcadis Commercial Tool (ACT).
- Collaborate with Project Managers to compile accurate measures and applications for payment.
- Mentor junior GEC staff and contribute to the growth and development of the estimating function.
Required Skills and Experience
- 5+ years of industry experience in ground investigation/ground engineering.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Robust data management skills.
- Familiarity with UK industry standard ground investigation specifications (specifically UK Specification for Ground Investigations, 2nd and 3rd Editions).
- Experience working with Bills of Quantities.
- Good communication skills (written and oral English).
- Proven ability in collaborative working.
- Strong self-management skills, including adherence to bidding times and tender deadlines.
Why Arcadis?
At Arcadis, we empower our people to be their best, recognizing that every contribution matters. We champion a skills-based approach, allowing you to leverage your unique experience to shape your career path and maximize our collective impact. You will perform meaningful work, contributing to sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life, and the world.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice, providing a great workplace for all our people. As an equal opportunity employer, we strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, and people with disabilities. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment based on race, caste, creed, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Key skills/competency
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Commercial Estimator
- Bill of Quantities
- Ground Investigation
- Costing
- Excel
- Data Management
- Tender Preparation
- Supply Chain Management
- Client Specifications
Skills & topics
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Commercial Estimator
- Bill of Quantities
- Ground Investigation
- Costing
- Arcadis
- Construction
- Engineering
- Estimating
- UK Specification for Ground Investigations
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5+ years of ground investigation experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Bills of Quantities.
- Showcase collaboration: Emphasize your communication and collaborative working skills with examples of past projects.
- Demonstrate technical expertise: Detail your familiarity with UK ground investigation specifications and data management.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with costing, tender deadlines, and mentoring junior staff.
- Understand Arcadis: Research their commitment to sustainability, diversity, and inclusion to align your application with their values.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What specific technical skills are most important for the Geotechnical Engineer and Commercial Estimator role at Arcadis?
- For the Geotechnical Engineer and Commercial Estimator position at Arcadis, strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, extensive experience with Bills of Quantities, and a solid understanding of UK industry standard ground investigation specifications are critical. Demonstrating robust data management skills and a background of at least 5 years in ground investigation or ground engineering is also highly valued.
- How does Arcadis support career development for junior staff in this role?
- Arcadis is committed to professional growth. For the Geotechnical Engineer and Commercial Estimator role, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior GEC staff. As the estimating function expands, you will be involved in onboarding and developing new team members, contributing to their capacity and skill development within the team.
- What is the Arcadis Commercial Tool (ACT) and what is my role in using it?
- The Arcadis Commercial Tool (ACT) is likely an internal system used for managing and translating bid estimates. In this role, a key function is the accurate translation of bid estimates into ACT, ensuring financial data is correctly processed and reported within Arcadis's commercial framework.
- How does Arcadis approach diversity and inclusion for this Geotechnical Engineer and Commercial Estimator position?
- Arcadis is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and is an equal opportunity employer. They strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, and people with disabilities, ensuring non-discrimination across all aspects of employment to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.
- What are the key responsibilities regarding supplier engagement for the Geotechnical Engineer and Commercial Estimator at Arcadis?
- As a Geotechnical Engineer and Commercial Estimator at Arcadis, you will engage with Arcadis's approved supply chain to secure project-specific quotations and obtain ground investigation framework rate cards. Maintaining an up-to-date database of supplier rates is also a key responsibility.