Job Description
The Opportunity
Responsibility for the preparation and submission of tenders, under a variety of forms of procurement. Working as part of a team with the objective of securing profitable future workload for the business. Utilise construction knowledge and commercial experience in conjunction with other members of the bid team to ensure competitive bids. Risk and Value management during the tender period. Preparation of budgets and cost plans.
This role will be working within our Infrastructure - Water South Business unit and based in Reading. Candidates with infrastructure, with water/oil & gas or process industries desirable.
What you will be doing
1. Appraisal of tender documents.
2. Preparation of material and sub-contract enquiries including the selection of prospective subcontractors.
3. Attending strategy / opportunity meetings with project team.
4. Visit sites to identify site specific risks.
5. Contribute to the design development process and attend design team meetings as required.
6. Preparing tender Bills of Quantities.
7. Preparation of analytical cost estimates including preliminaries.
8. Prepare budgets and cost plans.
9. Adjudication and comparison of sub-contractor quotations.
10. Initiate technical queries and ensure design sufficiently developed to ensure accurate costings.
11. Risk ma...