We have a great opportunity for an Estimator to join our client's growing team in their Oxford office. You will be working on projects in the Defence, Arts & Culture, Commerce and Industry, Education, Emergency Services, Sports and Leisure, Religious Buildings, Healthcare and Residential sectors.
Our client delivers exceptional outcomes on a wide variety of design & build, new-build, restoration & refurbishment projects, from turnkey maintenance services to complex schemes up to £30m.
Job Purpose
To co-ordinate estimating resources in conjunction with pre-construction manager as well as personally preparing and producing competitive bids which take account of all project risks and customer requirements.
Experience
3 years experience in a similar Estimating or Surveying role in the UK Construction Industry.
Good commercial understanding of the construction industry, market rates and competitors
Good understanding of analytical estimating, measurement and first principals pricing
Detailed knowledge of traditional and alternative construction methods including design management
Understanding of alternative forms of procurement including frameworks, two stage and design & build
Detailed understanding of ConQuest estimating software and standard Microsoft IT packages
Strong personal negotiating experienceRequired Qualifications
Degree / HNC in Building Studies or similar.
Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional developmentPreferred
MCIOB or MRICS chartership preferred but not requiredPrimary Responsibilities
Overview initial enquiry
Evaluate enquiry documents, guide pre-construction manager on suitability of opportunity and winning tender strategy
Check tender documentation and confirm receipt in conjunction with bid / pre-construction manager
Select and coordinate sub-contractors and suppliers
Identify and procure bills of quantities and specialist tender support where requiredLeadership
Promote the company values and culture internally and externally
Coordinate with project delivery teams in linking pricing and work winning supply chain
Promote continuous improvement and the profitable development of the CompanyCreating compelling offer and proposals
Understand customer key objectives and ensure a bid winning strategy is adopted
Check all tender submissions for completeness and obvious errors - complete a computational check of tender summary.Post tender
Attend / lead the post tender handover meeting and provides a smooth transfer of information to the construction team
Assemble all tender information and hand over in a coherent fashion
Explain rationale behind tender to project team and secure full 'buy in'Personal attributes
Organised
Detail orientated
Methodical
Can do attitude
InitiativeAbout us:
Daniel Owen is an established recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of quality temporary and permanent workers to all roles in the Built Environment. Working with some of the UK's largest and most respected construction,Facilities Management, maintenance and engineering companies.
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