Estimator (Construction)

Are you an experienced Estimator looking for a permanent opportunity with a respected regional main contractor delivering varied construction projects across the Yorkshire region? My client is looking to appoint an Estimator to join them on a permanent basis. They are an established and well-respected main contractor, operating regionally and delivering projects for clients across the Commercial, Health, Education and Industrial sectors. As Estimator, you will lead the commercial and contractual aspects of bid submissions, ensuring each bid is commercially robust and handed over clearly to the delivery team. The role will cover single-stage competitive tenders, two-stage tender design and build projects, and fully negotiated design and build development schemes. This means you will need a strong track record across a broad range of construction projects, with the confidence to manage cost planning, risk, procurement strategy, value engineering and tender clarification from start to finish.

Responsibilities

Develop a detailed understanding of the client requirements and contractual obligations for each opportunity; Implementing all business systems and process, develop a robust commercial strategy for each project, covering matters such as subcontractor procurement, risk management, opportunity identification, main contract and sub-contract selection, contract and design derogations, value engineering and value for money compliance; Undertake high level cost planning relative to design maturity at each stage of the bid; Appraise and understand any gaps in technical information and implement necessary mitigation strategies to overcome in a considered manner; Develop a robust nett cost estimate for the works; Develop detailed contractors' proposals and/or tender clarifications to clearly detail our offer; Oversee / undertake the timely development and collation of subcontract enquiries, take-offs and preparing Bills of Quantities (BoQ's); Oversee / undertaken reconciliation of the tender returns, ensuring compliance and identification of cost risks and opportunities, as well as raising all necessary technical queries; Assess contract conditions and advise and implement suitable risk mitigation measures, leading contract negotiations where required; Support design development and design reviews to ensure designs tie in with the commercial constraints of the bid; Ensure thorough understanding and input into project programme and methodology alongside the operational team; Develop and maintain a risk and opportunities register; Development and implementation of business systems and processes, including use of accounts software, take-off and estimating software, tender launch meetings, mid-tender reviews and tender settlements; Develop and maintain detailed information and audit trail to support robust handover to project delivery team; Maintain regular dialogue with the delivery team to support any queries and gather feedback and lessons learnt for future bids; Understand business development and the bidding marketplace including competitor environment and external market forces

Requirements

BSc (Hons) degree qualification or similar; The ability to demonstrate clearly, the skills required to achieve the commercial responsibilities; Strong commercial and negotiation skills; Extensive experience of NEC and JCT Construction contracts; Excellent levels of computer literacy and fluent in Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel; The ability to work as a team member in a busy working environment and under own direction; A flexible working attitude and a positive approach to learning and development; A positive and professional attitude; Excellent organisational and communication skills; A customer & solutions focused mindset; A strong track record across a broad range of construction projects; Confidence to manage cost planning, risk, procurement strategy, value engineering and tender clarification from start to finish

Nice to have

Knowledge and experience of using ConQuest and/or BlueBeam software (preferred)

Benefits

Competitive Salary, Dependent on experience; Annual Bonus opportunity; 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), rising with length of service to 30 days; Auto Enrolment pension; Staff discounts; High Street & Retail discount schemes; Bike 2 Work Scheme; Technology Scheme; Paid Parental Leave and Sickness Absence schemes