Principle accountabilities:
* Accurate calculation of quantities and prices where required
* Direct liaison with both clients, sub-contractors and suppliers
* Preparation of Detailed Contractors Proposals in accordance with internal designs, client information and employers’ requirements
* Work closely and alongside the pre-construction team to develop logistics proposals
* Ability to work to tight deadlines including managing multiple projects at any one time
* Be commercially astute and recognise limitations of the scope to ensure qualifications are aligned, risk management of projects are suitably costs and or qualified
* Close interface with sales team personnel to ensure clients expectations are met
* Create enquiry packages including detailed scope of works and attendances to meet the clients brief, issue and engage with supply chain and manage the prompt return of information.
* Prepare tender evaluation schedules of subcontract tender returns, to table at settlement meetings to ensure team fully understand risk and opportunity of packages
* Able to read and understand construction drawings, schedules, room data sheets, NBS documents and carry out detailed measurement and take off from tender information
* Understand and apply mark-up / margin
* Prepare tender return documentation including CSA, prelims breakdowns, margin analysis and VE schedules
* Assist to develop and evolve supply chain to serve the different market sectors
* Maintain accurate records and electronic data
* Have excellent organisational and time management skills. Be able to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines without compromising the accuracy or quality of the estimate.
* A knowledge of modular construction would be useful but is not essential as training will be provided.
Experience, Qualifications & Training:
· HNC/HND or Degree Level in Construction preferred
· Highly numerate with a good understanding of current construction rates
· A strong capability in the use of Microsoft Office suite of applications which
includes Word, Excel and Estimating Software Packages
· Having knowledge of the key terms of JCT D&B and NEC3 forms or contract
would be advantageous.
· The successful candidate would preferably have a minimum 5 years’
experience in an equal / similar role, from within a Design and Build, Main
Contracting/ Modular background.
· Ability to work on projects from early stages through from PCSA to full contract
award working closely with both internal and external team members, clients
and clients’ representatives