Estimator

Estimator

Location: East Midlands

We are looking for an experienced Estimator to work within the Building East Midlands area to cover a number of projects in the core sectors of Custodial, Defence, Healthcare and Education on projects in the region up to £50M.

Ideally, you will based in or around the Leicester area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the region.

Job Specification:

As an Estimator, you will be a key member of the preconstruction team to support the business through the submission of accurate and competitive tenders to satisfy the clients requirements and to ensure the Company secures adequate new business to achieve targeted turnover and profit levels with appropriate year on year growth.

* Prepare enquiry schedules with the procurement team in the selection of appropriate companies from whom quotations should be sought.

* Obtain sufficient quotations to enable valid commercial judgements at the tender finalisation meetings

* Provide all information necessary to enable the review of the conditions of contract, insurance, bonds, and warranties

* Produce analytical rate build up information for Bills of Quantities in an accurate and well detailed format

* Continually refine analytical cost data derived from feedback

* Identify and analyse opportunities to give a commercial advantage to tenders

* Identify and analyse risks and produce a risk register for each tender

* Prepare preliminary cost estimates.

* Preparation of commercial documents for tender submission

* Attend tender finalisation meetings, present all relevant cost information, and complete the tender as instructed

Job Requirements: About You:

* Equivalent of Level 3 NVQ or Certificate Level qualification. Graduate entry point

* Fully conversant with the Microsoft suite of packages, e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

* Knowledge of estimating process utilising a computerised analytical estimating system, e.g. Conquest

* Experience in risk management techniques

* Understanding of Conditions of Contract and Specifications

* Aware of individual Health and Safety responsibilities and adheres to company health and safety policy and procedures.

If you are interested, please apply or contact Alice Brierley, Recruitment Resourcer