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Description:

Job Reference: /AH/18-06/1204/13

Job Title: Estimator

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Competitive

Hours per week: Monday - Thursday 08:00 to 17:00, Friday 08:00 to 14:30 - 38 hours per week 

Business Overview

Atalian Servest and OCS have merged to create a new organisation, the OCS Group UK & Ireland. We are a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates.

Job Overview

We are currently recruiting for Estimator to join our passionate and driven team based at our client’s site in Glasgow

The key objective of this role will be to review those tenders which are allocated to the estimator, obtain quotes from the relevant suppliers / subcontractors and produce an estimate which is accurate, competitive and compliant.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical

Conducting a review of each new Tender then create and implement a tender action plan.
Preparing the pricing element of Tenders.
Allocating Tender Deliverables to relevant Departments.
Undertake the ‘take off’ from the drawing and specification; transferring quantities into Estimation and sending out enquiries for materials and specialist sub-contractors.
Reviewing the Tender and Control Sheet with the Estimating 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 and assisting the Bid Manager to create & maintain a valuable source of information for future tenders.
On BIM enabled Projects, information roles and duties as defined in PAS1192-2 or the project BIM Execution Plan (BEP) may be assigned.

Customer

Maintaining appropriate contact with customer to ensure a clear understanding of key elements within the bid.
Follow up on submitted tenders until conclusion.

Project Management/Planning and Organising

Ensuring Estimating Smartsheets are accurate and up to date.

Team Working

Assisting other estimators when required on larger tenders.
Liaising with Commercial, Design, Operations and Bid Support where applicable to ensure a compliant tender.
Providing feedback to Salesforce administrators throughout the tender process.
Compiling a handover file for successful tenders and presenting to the relevant operational team and the allocated commercial support.
Supporting the Bid Manager with Tender Proposal Documentation.
Providing support or direct attendance at Post Tender Interviews / PT Presentation.

Health & Safety

Ensuring all employees are aware of their obligations under the OCS Health & Safety Policy, and that work is carried out in accordance with the policy at all times.
Helping create and maintain a positive safety culture, leading by example at all times.
Ensuring that all health, safety and environmental incidents and complaints are reported and investigated and that action points arising from site safety surveys, audits, accident reports and other recommendations are successfully closed off.

About You:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

Mandatory

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.
Experience working with and developing schedule of rates.
Strong PC Skills in particular MS Excel, Word and Power-Point.
Experience in ‘Estimation’ Trimble Software or similar.
Full Driving Licence.

Preferred

Professional or Trade related vocational qualification.

Personal Attributes: 

Strong customer focus.
Proven negotiation skills.
Ability to think analytically, and an aptitude for creative thinking.
A high level of numeracy and commercial awareness.
Ability to work equally well in team situations or on own.
Strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage and prioritise resources.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to meet tight deadlines.
Receptivity and adaptability to change.
Ability to acknowledge and stay focused during periods of increased workload.
Appear well presented to our clients.

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
Win monthly Superstar Awards

How to apply

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