Estimator - Groundworks

Senior Groundworks Estimator required - 

Great opportunity to join a  forward thinking company who are at the forefront of groundworks and inovation in the industry with impressive plans for further growth. 

Description of role

The role entails managing the estimating process from receipt of enquiry through negotiation of the tender to handing the project across to the construction team in order to achieve the turnover required in the annual business plan. Scheme values £1m-12M

Role responsibilities:

Tender administration

Registering enquiries on the Estimate Register

Completing an opportunity score for each tender & prioritising workload

Setting up tender folders

Updating tender programme

Administering documents – electronic &/or hard copy including printing/ filing and scheduling

Preparing submission documents

Sending tender decline letters

Following up submitted tenders

Estimating Process

Working up rates from first principles

Material & subcontract price enquiries

Pricing Bills of Quantities where provided

Undertaking take offs & preparing Bills of Quantities where required & maintaining a document register to align with the price

Arranging for Bills of Quantities to be prepared externally when required

Identifying areas of potential risk & ensuring appropriate, clear qualifications & clarifications are included within tender submissions

Presentation of proposed tender documentation for finalisation with a Director prior to submission

Timely submission of well presented tenders

Liaison with our clients throughout the process

Maintaining estimating records – by client, type of work etc

Monthly & annual reporting of tender returns, values & success rates

Maintaining & updating the company schedule of rates

Training/ qualifications: No formal qualifications are sought in respect of this role. It is a requirement that candidates can demonstrate relevant experience in a similar role and demonstrate a sound technical knowledge of products and the local supply chain.

Skills, experience & personal qualities sought:

Able to think clearly under pressure & prioritise workload

An ability to assess risk & address appropriately within tenders

A working understanding of SMM7 & the coverage of various measured works items

A commercial understanding to find an ‘edge’ in tenders to put us ahead of the competition

A practical experience of either RC frame or groundworks & civil engineering construction processes, materials & techniques

An organised & planned approach to work to ensure deadlines are met

Effective time management

Self motivated

Excellent IT skills

Good administration skills

A neat tidy methodical approach to work

Reliability & timekeeping

An ability to listen to and work upon clear direction

For further details, please do not hesitate to contact Tristan Prior