Our client, a blue chip contractor within Construction, Rail, Water and Infrastructure are looking for an Estimator to join their team in Hybrid - Site, Home and Bromsgrove Office. Main Tasks: - Analyse and interpret information including appraisal of scheme requirements in terms of construction methods, programme and management - Identify potential risks/benefits - Liaise as appropriate with the Design / Delivery team - Identify additional information required - Identify possible alternative methods and products (as applicable) - Identify subcontract/product packages, choose suppliers from database/framework list, liaise with supply chain, prepare enquiries and analyse responses - Attend site visits as required - Compile a comprehensive net cost estimate for the works, including preliminary items - Prepare and present net cost estimate for internal adjudication - Timely submission of tender, ensuring that the Clients requirements and specifications are met in full - Follow up submitted tenders. - Give others an overview of the scheme, highlighting any job specific risks / benefits - Contribute to discussion on commercial approach - Convert estimates to tender - Develop/produce basic/high level MS Project tender programmes as required - Develop/produce Manpower histograms as required - Distribute any available feedback to the team - Keep all administration systems and processes up to date - Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role - Comply with Company rules, policies and procedures at all times - Carry out any other reasonable tasks which may be required from time to time and to enable the company to remain adaptable to changing markets and needs
Requirements
Skills & Knowledge: - Significant experience of Civil and MEICA contracting in the Construction industry and/or significant experience in the water industry - A relevant academic or vocational qualification (e.g. NVQ3 up to Degree level) - Good commercial judgement - Ability to quickly digest tender information - Ability to adhere to strict deadlines - Decision making and problem solving within extent of personal responsibility - Analytical and numerate - Recognise submission requirements and compile a logical sequence of actions necessary to achieve the deadline - Excellent interpersonal skills - Demonstrates commercial awareness - First class customer facing skills - Good written and verbal communication skills - Appropriate IT skills including the use of company software packages - Possess a current driving licence Attitude & Behaviours: - Role model the values of the Group - Trust & Integrity, Quality, Talent, Respect and Reliability - in all activities and interactions with employees, clients and other stakeholders - Present a positive image including personal appearance, punctuality and reliability etc - Understand and play to own strengths with confidence - Enthusiastic and Self-motivated - taking personal responsibility for making thangs happen - Ability to accept feedback and a willingness to learn/develop own skills, knowledge and behaviours - Display assertiveness and persistence by reacting positively to set backs - Works as part of a team by showing respect, support and consideration for the views and actions of colleagues and others - Focusing on results for the business including strategic awareness - Effective thinking and decision making/problem solving - Taking personal pride in achievements and giving recognition to others for their part