Estimator

Description:

Job Reference: /CH/19-06/1205/3

Job Title: Estimator

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Competitive

Hours per week: Monday to Friday - 08:00 - 16:30 - 38 hours per week 

Business Overview

The OCS workforce is made up of 50,000 passionate, responsive, and knowledgeable colleagues, all of whom deliver sustainable and award-winning FM solutions to our clients.

Job Overview

We are currently recruiting for an Estimator to join our passionate and driven team.

The Estimator will join the contract delivery team within OCS and will be responsible for reviewing tenders, obtaining quotes from the relevant suppliers / subcontractors and producing an estimate which is accurate, competitive and compliant.

The successful candidate will collaborate with wider contract management in operations, capital projects and commercial workstreams which will seamlessly deliver a combination of Tier 1 to 3 minor and major project activities.

We are seeking an ambitious, driven and enthusiastic individual with experience in fast-paced technical & project engineering environments. The role is office based.

***The prospective candidate will obtain Non-Police Personnel Vetting Standards (NPPV) Level 2 in order to be considered for this role***

Benefits

Wide range of retail discounts
Discounted gym membership
Join our Cycle to Work scheme
Access to “CHROMA”, our internal colleague-led diversity and inclusion community – join a committee or take part in our events
Access to internal Mental Health First Aiders
Immediate access to “Opportunity” our internal Learning and Development platform
Required professional membership fees paid for

Key Responsibilities:

Conducting a review of each new tender then create and implement a tender action plan.
Preparing the pricing element of tenders.
Sending out enquiries for materials and specialist sub-contractors.
Reviewing the Tender and Control Sheet with the Operations Manager.
Presenting Tender Proposal to the relevant Manager / Director for approval to submit.
Submitting the Tender to Client with all tender deliverables.
Delivering the financial submission of individual tenders.
Contributing to risk assessment and ensuring all risks are included within the tender.
Leading or supporting VE exercises and target costs.
Ensuring all risks are recorded and accounted for within the tender.
Contributing to the submission document and Contract Documentation.
Maintenance of reliable tendering databases; involving collation of all necessary information from individual tenders.
Management of commercial risk through adherence to OCS commercial procedures and policies.
Ensuring Smartsheet’s are accurate and up to date.
Liaising with Commercial, Design and Operations where applicable to ensure a compliant tender.
Compiling a handover file for successful tenders and presenting to the relevant operational team and the allocated commercial support.

About You:

Prior experience in the Building Services sector, whether from an operational or formal estimating background.
Experience in reading and understanding tender drawings and bill of quantities.
Strong PC Skills in particular MS Excel, Word and Power-Point.
Professional or Trade related vocational qualification.
Capable of working in a team environment supporting colleagues and providing advice on all commercial matters when necessary
Understanding customer’s requirements and conducting business in a professional manner at all times
Good communication skills, both oral and written.
Good listening skills and capable of interpreting directions
Good PC skills, including advanced Excel
Good analytical skills
Good Personal and professional presentation skills
Good influencing skills
Full driving licence
Knowledge of NEC4 TSC framework beneficial but not necessary
Security Clearance to NPPV/2 will be a mandatory requirement of this role
Full driving licence

How to apply

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Diversity & Inclusion

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