Senior Estimator/Commercial Bid Manager

Description

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

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Pension and benefits
• 26 days annual leave plus additional company days
• Competitive salary
• Unlimited learning and development opportunities

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance