Senior Estimator

Description

The Senior Estimator is responsible for ensuring that the estimated cost of a project is prepared correctly in an explicit and consistent manner which takes into account the methods of construction and all circumstances which may affect the execution of the work on a project.

Tendering and Cost Analysis

• Assess package requirements for fixed price and contingency additions for tender settlement.
• Issue material enquiries and assess supplier responses.
• Carry out regular tender reviews and corrective actions where required.
• Complete tender sum analysis including cash flow and forecasts for approval and adjudication.
• Support the development and management of bid budgets within agreed limits.
• Incorporate late tender amendments into costings and submissions.
• Complete client pricing documents including forms of tender, contract sum analysis and prelims breakdowns.
• Chase tender returns, raise queries and maintain updated enquiry schedules.
• Review design information on design and build tenders to identify value savings.
• Compile clarifications, estimator notes and record changes for file purposes.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are built into tender methodologies, with particular reference to S5 items.
• Analyse tender package returns and prepares subcontractor analysis schedules for adjudication.
• Log and manage all tender documentation including addendums and client correspondence and issue to relevant team members.
• Issue subcontract enquiries including scope of works and attendance schedules.
• Arrange for production of bills of quantities where required and carry out spot checks on measures and descriptions.
• Promote Company’s Zero Incidents Zero Injuries culture.
• Support the training and development of Estimators and Assistant or Graduate Estimators.
• Review and maintain risk registers on bids.
• Assist in carrying out personal development plans for direct reports and follow up on agreed actions.
• Support the production of value engineering schedules.
• Establish competition levels and benchmark against market conditions.
• Attend adjudication meetings and implement resulting amendments.
• Assist in the preparation of tender risk and opportunity assessments.
• Prepare subcontractor enquiry schedules, using input from the tender team and procurement department.
• Prepare documents for tender settlement, presenting clear net costings with identified risks and opportunities.
• Develop cash flow models for bids.
• Support the development of risk and opportunity analysis.

Requirements

The successful candidate would have prior bidding experience specifically related to research laboratories. Knowledge of the pharmaceutical and high-tech manufacturing sectors, as well as experience with UK government bidding and NEC4 contracts.

• Analytical and numerical ability to evaluate detailed specifications, costs and risks.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in estimating, pre-construction or commercial management.
• Knowledge of estimating processes and practice within a Tier 1 contractor.
• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Good working knowledge of NEC, ICE and ICC forms of contract.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Experience in using Conquest or similar estimating software.
• Membership of a relevant professional body or working towards same.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance