We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Estimator to join the successful team winning work for a multi-disciplinary main contractor that excels in the delivery of construction projects on a national scale.
Reporting to the Estimating Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for tenders, 2 stage projects and cost plans; all tenders are Design and Build. The projects vary in value from £10m to in excess of £150m. This role will be working on Industrial, Warehouse fit-out and Data Centres.
Other duties will involve but not be limited to:
* Manage the tender from receipt through to submission and post tender queries
* Liaise with and manager the internal and external tender team
* Mark up enquiries to be sent out to the supply chain, organise Bills of Quantities production and obtain material quotes where necessary
* Evaluate returned quotations from supply chain and liaise with supply chain members to bring quotations in line with the project specification requirements
* Prepare and evaluate risk and opportunity
* Arrange and prepare commercial documents for Tender Handover meetings
* Review supply chain performance quarterly
* Attend pre qualification, mid tender and post tender interviews
* Visit sites to obtain feedback
* Prepare cost plans, feasibility studies and liaise with Clients
Skills and experience required:
* An industry applicable ONC/HNC, BEng, NVQ or equivalent experience
* Demonstrable knowledge and practical application of planning and construction activities
* Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Microsoft Project and estimating software
* You will be able to demonstrate a high level of construction knowledge
* You will be an ambitious individual, take pride in what you produce, possess excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills.
Whats on offer?
* Competitive salary
* Full benefits package - car allowance, travel to site, pension, 26 days holiday increasing over length of service, enhanced maternity pay, enhanced sick pay, green car scheme, volunteering day.
Please contact Sally via phone or email to apply, or apply online