Purpose of the role: Prepare accurate and timely cost estimates for Emico’s bids. You will assist in the evaluation of project risk factors and commercial opportunities arising from new and existing bids and maintaining communication with all stakeholders internally and externally. Additionally, you will compile bids both mechanically and electrically to an agreed strategy, taking account of the various elements that could influence the bids, e.g., logistics, time, constructability, site factors etc. You will be able to take a bid from ITT through to completion, ready for final checks by the Preconstruction Lead / Manager.
Work as part of the Preconstruction team by assisting with the production of accurate and timely estimates. Liaising with other estimating professionals within Emico to identify, share and implement best practice to allow the production of cogent proposals for management approval.
Review enquiry documentation to fully determine and understand the full extent of the client’s enquiry. Take responsibility for Document Checklist.
Prepare and deliver a presentation of the bid scope / client deliverables at settlement meetings to allow senior management to understand the project.
Prepare each tender in a consistently structured and accurate format in full compliance with the company policies, standards, and processes, with appropriate consideration of all foreseeable construction, technical and commercial risks.
Review commercial / technical risks associated with enquiries to find the best solution. Vet enquiries allocated to comply with the preparation and dispatch of accurate supplier/subcontract enquiries to the timescales dictated. Analyse quotations and make recommendation that best suits the business. Take responsibility prior to settlement meetings to check accuracy of the information presented.
Review the contract conditions and highlight these to the Preconstruction Manager for discussion and evaluation at the earliest possible time.
A positive approach towards innovation and a key contributor to the trialling of new estimating software.
Represent the company at meetings or tender interviews with a full knowledge of the project.
Experience
Proven estimating experience on Rail / Commercial / Industrial projects
Detailed understanding of RMM and NRM measurement methods
Ability to technically review quotations in detail
Strong experience dealing with and managing the supply chain
Experience in preparing budget cost estimates’
Qualifications
HNC / HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or similar field of study and / or trade experience as time-served Electrician, Electrical Technician or similar) or equivalent industry experience