Estimator

An opportunity has arisen for an Estimator to join a Tier 1 Main Contractor. We are looking for an experienced Estimator to to cover projects in sectors including Custodial, Defence, Healthcare and Education on projects in the region up to £50M

Ideally, you will based in or around the Leicester area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.

What you will be doing:

As an Estimator you will be a key member of the preconstruction team to support the business through the submission of accurate and competitive tenders to satisfy the clients requirements and to ensure the Company secures adequate new business to achieve targeted turnover and profit levels with appropriate year on year growth.

• Prepare enquiry schedules and liaise with the procurement team in the selection of appropriate companies from whom quotations should be sought.
• Obtain sufficient quotations to enable valid commercial judgements at the tender finalisation meetings
• Provide all information necessary to enable the review of the conditions of contract, insurance, bonds, and warranties
• Produce analytical rate build up information for Bills of Quantities in an accurate and well detailed format
• Continually refine analytical cost data derived from feedback
• Identify and analyse opportunities to give a commercial advantage to tenders
• Identify and analyse risks and produce a risk register for each tender
• Prepare preliminary cost estimates.
• Preparation of commercial documents for tender submission
• Attend tender finalisation meetings, present all relevant cost information, and complete the tender as instructed

About You:

• Fully conversant with the Microsoft suite of packages, e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of estimating process utilising a computerised analytical estimating system i.e Conquest
• Experience in risk management techniques
• Previous relevant business experience or transferable skills gained in other areas
• Equivalent of Level 3 NVQ or Certificate Level qualification. Graduate entry point
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative attitude
• Influencing, negotiation and delegation skills
• Critical analysis and decision-making skills
• Manages time efficiently, plans and prioritises work activities
• Understanding of Conditions of Contract and Specifications
• Commercial awareness and technical knowledge
• Aware of individual Health and Safety responsibilities and adheres to company health and safety policy and procedures.

With an impressive order book of over £3.2 billion the company are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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