Estimator

Description:

Mansfield

About the job

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Estimator to join our tendering team. The successful candidate will lead the production of tender estimates for our civil and M&E engineering projects. This role requires a proactive individual with a growth mindset, excellent leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Being self-driven and continually working on developing their technical knowledge
Have a positive mindset, with a strong willingness to take on new challenges
Being a team player, with excellent communication skills, able to effectively collaborate with other members of the Tendering Department, other Group personnel and external consultants in the preparation of tenders
Being accountable for managing all aspects of a tender submission where assigned the role of Lead Estimator, including co-ordination of tender design, where required
Ensuring that tender submission price reviews are undertaken in accordance with company procedures
Obtaining materials and sub-contract quotations (with support from the Assistant Estimators) and estimating the cost of direct staff, labour and plant
Providing project-specific input to quality submission deliverables
Producing tender programmes, with assistance from delivery managers
Identifying and assessing key risks and opportunities associated with tenders and incorporating them in the tender sum assessment
Supporting the undertaking of post-tender checks and handover of successful tenders
Managing the work of the assigned Assistant Estimators.
Maintaining knowledge of the various statutory requirements governing the Company's work
Being familiar with the Forms of Contract typically used on the Group’s projects and the implications that any amendments to the forms may have
Maintaining an understanding of the Group’s Safety Statement and HSQE Management Systems
Ensuring tenders provide for the use of safe methods of work and welfare facilities in accordance with statutory provisions and good practice

Essential Criteria

A degree in a relevant construction discipline or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the Construction Industry, either Civils and/or Mechanical & Electrical
Understanding of the commercial aspects of construction contracts through relevant construction experience and performance on similar
Able to plan, prioritise and manage work within fixed deadlines

Desirable Criteria

Membership or pursuit of membership with: RICS, CIOB, or equivalent