General purpose of role:
The Pre-Contracts role entails managing our Interior fit out projects from initial client meeting through the Pre-Contract stage. This will include assisting with design development, estimating, technical evaluation, assembling documentation for tenders, contract agreement up to the point of hand over to the Contracts Manager who will undertake the build process thereafter.
Key Accountabilities:
Ownership of ‘MES’ (Margin Enhancement Strategy) – targeted at a minimum 5% of post win improvement on margin.
This is a client facing role working on projects ranging from £5,000 to £5m+
Co-ordination of design and sub-contractor pricing.
Preparation of detailed cost plans / budget guidance for client presentation and review.
Full commercial aspects of projects until the point of handover to the Contracts/Project Manager.
Professional Skills & Experience:
Minimum 10 years’ experience in a quantity surveying / estimating / precontracts role with a D&B company (not a must) or a small to medium main contractor.
A good understanding of services installations, both electrical and mechanical. (we don’t require a huge amount technical expertise at this level. )
An awareness of the balance of risk and profit is essential.
Good commercial understanding of the market and market values.
Experienced negotiator.
Excellent attention to detail.
Experienced user of Microsoft Excel, Outlook & a planning software package such as Powerproject.
Personal attributes:
The role will be within a small friendly team, an ability to work well with others and multi task where necessary
Confident manner.
Interpersonal skills – able to communicate effectively and clearly to clients and colleagues.
Ability to be able to work under pressure and react quickly in pressured circumstances.
Well presented.
Company Benefits:
* Annual Leave- 25 days per annum (increasing to 30 days with long service) plus bank holidays.
* Other leave- 3 charity days per annum and your birthday off.
* ‘Shaking the Trees’ Client Introduction Scheme (for employees not in BD/Sales positions).
* Private Health Care with Vitality.
* Group Income Protection - covers 75% of base salary and pension contributions.
* Group Life Assurance- four times basic salary.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Enhanced maternity & paternity.
* Electric Car scheme.