We understand the impact our work has on our society and the environment. It's the difference we make that improves people's lives and helps the economy to grow. We work alongside our customers to deliver resilient, bespoke infrastructure solutions that keep the taps running, the energy flowing, and people connected. The work we do together matters.
As part of Avove's Growth strategy throughout The Midlands, we are building a work-winning team to develop and deliver an exciting and ambitious strategy for the next 5 years. With a strong pipeline of future opportunities, underpinned by a strong existing order book, we are looking to recruit an Estimator to assist in the delivery of this growth.
As an Estimator, you will develop and enhance your career working on a range of key Civil Engineering and MEICA traditional and D&B Projects. You will gain unique experience within a supportive and engaging culture. You will be given the freedom to perform and the opportunity to shape the team and be an integral part of Avove's future success.
Key responsibilities:
1. Assist in the complete bid process from PQQ to tender submission
2. Assist with Approvals process to ensure that all bids have the necessary approvals in accordance with company procedures
3. Prepare detailed analytical tenders and estimates from first principles within defined timescales
4. Ensure that estimating procedures are followed in the production of tenders.
5. Liaise with other members of the Estimating and Operational teams to deliver high-quality estimates and tender submissions
6. Maintain and update records of tenders, including change control
7. Prepare a comprehensive briefing pack for the Operational Project Teams on all successful tenders
8. Be able to communicate program and risk-related issues
9. Have the ability to communicate complicated financial and contractual issues to senior management
Skills and experience:
* Knowledge of the NEC Suite of Contracts preferable
* Experience of PQQs and tendering bids
* Commercially aware and highly numerate
* Good Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products especially Excel and Word
* Have the ability to communicate complicated financial and contractual issues to senior management
* Have experience of producing multi-disciplined high value, high-quality tender submissions
* Have a technical background in Civil Engineering
Benefits:
* We offer a competitive salary that is based on proven skills and experience.
* Hard work is celebrated and rewarded.
* We recognize that one size doesn't fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.
* Min. 24 days holiday plus statutory holidays (option to buy more)
* Company pension scheme
* Life assurance
* A selection of lifestyle benefit options
* Financial well-being program
* Employee assistance program for health and well-being and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
* We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising
* Our main value is to Move Life Forward and we are committed to developing our colleagues and encouraging personal growth, in conjunction with a flexible working approach so everyone can thrive in an inclusive and open environment.
We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognize talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates independently through all stages of the recruitment process. JBRP1_UKTJ
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