The Estimator produces timely detailed pricing of HV & EHV civil & cable Installations up to 132kV in public highways from client scope and specifications. They compile accurate estimates from first principle methods for multi-discipline works, including labour, plant, equipment, materials and sub-contract requirements during tendering and bidding.
Skills and Experience:
* Degree or HNC in estimating or equivalent; minimum 5 years' experience in similar position.
* Competent in MS Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Office Outlook.
* Previous experience in the Utilities Sector.
* Good knowledge of civil engineering, particularly utility contracting.
General Duties:
* Review tender documents, interpret requirements and develop the bid strategy with colleagues.
* Identify and anticipate potential risks.
* Liaise with the street works department to obtain Gazetteer information and Local Authority restrictions.
* Liaise with procurement to obtain aggregate, asphalt, concrete, plastic product, and subcontractor pricing.
* Prepare bespoke and Excel cost models from first principles for estimating, budgeting, and forecasting.
* Liaise with Project and Delivery Managers to determine outputs, programme, resource, and approach to pricing of schemes.
* Tender submissions include preparing, negotiating, and analyzing costs, preparing subcontract tender enquiries and evaluating subcontract responses.
* Final bid review and sign off with Divisional Director/Senior Managers prior to bid submission.
* Attend post-tender reviews and BAFO meetings, and tender handover for successful tenders to the delivery team and QS.
Benefits:
* Private Pension Scheme.
* Health cash-plan.
* Discount and cashback scheme.
* Annual Bonus.
* Discounted Gym Scheme.
* Long Service Award.
* Retail Discount Scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme.