Civils Estimator (EHV & HV Power)
Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
£75,000 + Benefits
BENEFITS INCLUDE
* (36 days in total) Enhanced annual leave entitlement 28 days + Bank Holidays
* Overtime ( 1.5 )
* Private Pension Scheme
* Health cash-plan
* Discount and cashback scheme
* Annual Bonus
* Discounted Gym Scheme
* Long Service Award
* Retail Discount Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
REQUIRED / DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Degree or HNC in estimating or equivalent or Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar position
* Previous Experience in the Utilities Sector
* Competent in use of MS Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Office Outlook
* Good knowledge of civil engineering in particular utility contracting.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Estimator is responsible for the timely production of detailed pricing of HV & EHV civil & cable Installations up to 132kV generally in the public highway from client scope and specifications.
This will require the compilation of accurate estimates from mainly first principle methods for multi-discipline works, including labour, plant, equipment, materials and sub-contract requirements during tendering and bidding.
ROLERESPONSIBILITIES
* Review tender documents, interpret requirements and work with colleagues to develop the bid strategy.
* Identify and anticipate potential risks.
* Liaise with street works department (providing route details) to obtain Gazetteer information & Local Authority restrictions.
* Liaise with procurement to obtain aggregate, asphalt, concrete, plastic product, and subcontractor pricing.
* Prepare bespoke & or Excel cost models from first principles for use when estimating, budgeting, and forecasting. Keep cost models up to date with current rates from labour, subcontract, plant and material resources.
* Liaise with the Project and Delivery Managers to determine outputs, programme, resource, approach to pricing of schemes including site surveys if or where required.
* Tender Submissions to include preparing, negotiating and analyzing costs for tenders, prepare subcontract tender enquiries & evaluation subcontract responses.
* Final bid review and sign off with Divisional Director / Senior Managers prior to submission of bid.
* All pre and post tender commercial activities, including attending post tender reviews and or BAFO meetings.
* Tender handover for successful tender to delivery team & QS as part of Project Pre-Start meeting, provide detailed build up to rates and pricing.
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