As one of the largest construction and waste management companies in the South West, Smiths has generations of experience – built on a reputation of trust, excellence and commitment.
Specialising in demolition, construction and asbestos removal; transport and plant hire; skip and commercial waste management.
Who are we?
Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd is a family run business owned and run by the Smith family since 1982. Smiths has grown from a single owner-operated plant hire company to a multifaceted group with family values still firmly at the heart of each project undertaken. With depots in Avonmouth, Cardiff, Gloucester, Stonehouse and Tewkesbury we operate predominately across the South-West of England. We specialise in Construction, Waste Management, Plant Hire, Demolition and Transport operations.
We are seeking an experienced Estimator with 5 + years proven experience estimating in the Construction industry. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of contracts, excellent financial acumen and strong negotiation and leadership skills. A Quantity Surveyor will a desire to progress into estimating would be a suitable candidate. The successful candidate will have experience in preparing tender rates from first principles, as Smiths self-deliver their works using our own resources.
You will be based from our Head Office (GL2 7ND) working on projects that are across the South-West and South Wales.
Responsibilities for the job role:
* Working on groundworks and civil engineering projects
* Maintain and develop relationships with clients & suppliers
* Always work closely with the pre-contract team and stakeholders
* Manage incoming tenders, ITT’s and workload
* Arrange and chair tender launch meetings
* Visit site and determine site conditions, where applicable
* Understand the tender / ITT instructions; working with the pre-contract team determine own actions and those to be undertaken by others
* Undertake measurement in accordance with prevailing methods and standards
* Create and deliver sustainable strategies to secure profitable tender & ITT opportunities
* Price detailed tenders, using company software, identifying resource requirements, activity outputs, best subcontractor and supplier rates
* Prepare target prices, budgets and rates from first principles
* Complete cost comparisons
* Price Bills of Quantities and Activity Schedules - prepare compliant tenders & quotations
* Prepare tender books and profit plans for internal tender settlements
* Prepare risk registers for incorporation into the Contract documentation and for use within live projects
* Review and understand tender instructions and proposed conditions of (sub)contract
* Complete tender and submit approved tenders & quotations
* Manage and prepare amendments to tender during the tender process
* Engage with Clients, Consultants and Main Contractors when preparing tenders and actively follow up our submissions to improve likelihood of success
* Help build a scalable estimating team aligned with the future business growth
What can we offer you?
* Be part of a successful family run business
* Life Assurance Scheme
* Competitive Salary
* Free on-site Parking
* Corporate gym membership discount
* Annual Salary Review
* Employee discount (50% on Skip Hire, other discounts on group services)
* Progression opportunities
* 24 hour unlimited access to mental health support
What are our core values?
If these values align with yours you are in the right place!
Honesty - We believe that honesty in all matters is the best policy.
Family values - We operate as a family unit with high moral standards, discipline and respect.
Hardworking - We are certain that nothing is impossible if you work hard enough at it.
Reliability - We pride ourselves on not letting people down and being true to our word.
Environmental sustainability - We aim to minimise the impact that our company has on the environment by reducing emissions and waste, and recycling a large proportion of our waste (90% plus). We truly believe in a greener future for generations to come.
Please apply if you are interested in this role and we will come back to you.