Senior Estimator/Commercial Bid Manager

Overview

Lead estimator managing bids for research labs/advanced manufacturing projects.

Key Responsibilities

• tender analysis
• costing
• risk assessment
• cash flow
• boq
• value engineering

Tasks

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

Requirements

• cscs
• degree
• nec
• conquest
• professional membership
• estimating

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

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

About John Sisk & Son Ltd

-Specializes in delivering large-scale projects across various sectors, including residential, commercial, and infrastructure. -Completes landmark projects in transportation, utilities, and energy with a reputation for innovation and quality. -Expands expertise to both public and private sector projects, from high-rise buildings to complex infrastructure works. -Delivers projects globally across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. -Builds a legacy of excellence, securing repeat business from high-profile clients. -Showcases challenging projects, innovation in engineering, and sustainable construction practices.

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