Estimator / England

An established main contractor has an immediate requirement for an Estimator to join their organisation.

The scope of the works tendered are up to £2m in the social housing refurbishment market.

MAIN DUTIES
 
• Reporting to the Commercial Manager/Commercial Director
• Responsible for the financial preparation of bids for the business
• Work in partnership with the bid team throughout the pre-construction and bid process
• Ensure bids are risk assessed and reported to the commercial director
• Prepare submissions in he agreed format consistent with the company branding
• Present submissions to the senior management team for review
• Manage handover of successful bids to the delivery team
• Provide feedback and responses for the delivery team to assist with any post tender queries
• Preparing the cost components of the proposal, including understanding of the task, planning, assessing past performance and personnel in partnership with the management team
• Attend meetings with Client, Designers, Project Managers and relevant stakeholders as required
• Manage the supply chain to ensure competitive quotes are obtained
• Ensure supply chain quotes are checked to ensure compliance with the tender documents
• Manage tender clarifications throughout the bid process
• Measuring & ‘Taking-Off’ quantities from drawings
 
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
 
• Confident oral and written communication skills
• Effectively manage time in order to meet deadlines
• Mentor and support others
• Ability to negotiate and influence
• Previous experience within Estimating
• Must have planned maintenance and refurbishment experience
• Up to date relevant knowledge of building legislation
• Up to date relevant knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
 
If this role is of interest please feel free to forward an up to date CV in strict confidence or please call me for a confidential discussion