We are currently recruiting for our client in Coventry for a Geotechnical Estimator. This role can be a Hybrid / Remote or Coventry office based.
Our client is offering an excellent opportunity to join an expanding and ambitious business, with a vital Estimator position focusing on Geotechnical Investigations. Within this role, you will have a real chance to impact and help build a growing business.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Prepare bills of quantities / schedule of rates for tender applications.
2. Keeping close track on mark up and margins expected for each project.
3. Liaise with the Company Estimating and Pre‐Construct Team, Clients and Project Managers.
4. Attending pre‐contract meetings, liaise with a wide range of construction professionals, and ensure timely completion of agreed actions.
5. Review contents of tender documentation and ensure all tender correspondence is logged.
6. Ensure project estimates are in line with legislation.
7. Submit subcontractor enquiries and review tender submissions.
8. Review contract conditions and negotiate with Client where necessary.
9. Report to Estimating Manager.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
* BSc in appropriate subject Geotechnical, Geology Project Management Quantity Surveying
* CSCS Card
* Additional training will be provided (Contract, Evaluate Software training)
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
You will be involved in activities including but not limited to; compiling and submitting tender submissions, ensuring all tender correspondence is recorded and logged, reviewing contents of tender preparation, preparing tender queries and clarifications, and reviewing subcontract tender submissions. The ideal candidate will be an engineer with 2 to 3 years site experience in ground engineering, or an Estimator with some experience in ground engineering or geotechnical investigations. You will also have an interest in the construction market and some experience in the various forms of construction contracts (ICE and NEC) will be most useful. We will also welcome responses from any experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to move into an Estimating Role.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
* Geotechnical or Structural Engineer with 2 to 3 years site experience
* Estimator with experience in geotechnical engineering
* Quantity Surveyor with experience in geotechnical engineering
* Experience creating proposals and ensuring estimate deadlines are met.
* Cost management & report writing.
* Good motivational, communication and people management skills
* Experience managing commercial aspects of projects.
* Excellent report writing skills with the ability to self‐check and produce accurate deliverables.
* Team player, self‐starter and problem solver with a mature approach.
* Flexible to travel for short assignments.
* Ability to work as part of a larger operations team.
* Teams, Excel, Outlook and Dynamics 365
HOURS
40 hours per week
Standard Office Hours Monday to Friday 8.30 - 5.30 with flexibility. Some overtime and weekend work may be required as necessary.
SALARY
DOE - up to £45K
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Westfield Health, Company Pension, Perkbox, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
For more information, please contact Wanda on 01603 801530.
Atrium is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to international and local employment laws and regulations. All open positions offered by Atrium are subject to specific job requirements, however, we endeavour to ensure fairness and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.
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