Estimator

Summary

To provide the Business with an accurate and reasoned estimate of cost for refurbishment projects and tender opportunities.

Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• To prepare accurate and commercial estimates based on the tender documents utilising appropriate software, including preliminaries, attendances, statutory fees, increased costs, labour, subcontractor, plant, consultant fees etc.
• To lead the estimating process and the preparation of tender submission documents.
• To work with the Bid Team to engender and lead a team approach for each tender submission and to actively participate with the project team to the benefit of each project.
• Encourage and support the work of others to achieve objectives in most effective way.
• To ensure good relationships with our Clients, their Consultants, our Consultants, Sub-Contractors and Suppliers.
• To obtain sub-contract and material quotations for supplier and subcontract packages.
• To actively research and advise upon alternative methodologies.
• To audit the administration of each tender and ensure compliance with company procedures.
• To monitor and report upon submitted tenders and market trends/conditions.
• To audit the tender documentation and bring to the attention of the Head of Precon any discrepancies, shortfalls, contradictions, risks etc. that is included within the documents.
• To liaise with the Planner/Contract Managers to establish a methodology and programme for the works.
• To engage with the bid team to ensure efficient delivery of tenders, ensuring that ALL tenders are submitted in strict accordance with the requirements of the Client.
• Tender opportunities or documents shall not be declined or returned to the Client without the express agreement of the Head of Precon.
• To ensure that all tenders are carried out within the law, rules and regulations appertaining at that time.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Educated with a relevant degree level or equivalent HNC with relevant experience
• At least 5 years’ experience in a related estimating function with an established refurbishment company
• Good understanding required of the social housing refurbishment market.
• Experience of strategic commercial tendering in the London market.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills with demonstrable experience of adapting and problem solving
• Excellent measurement skills and numerate skills
• Very good computer skills and experience of a Computer Aided Estimating system would be an advantage
• Excellent knowledge of Excel spreadsheets is required
• The ability to take off is essential and the experience of a computer aided system an advantage
• The ability to analyse, interpret and present complex information verbally and in writing
• Commercially aware, tenacious, and persistent in meeting deadlines