Abatec Recruitment
Senior Estimator
Job Location
Englefield, United Kingdom
Job Description
Abatec is working alongside a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company who deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment.
As a Senior Estimator you will:
Appraisal of tender documents.
Preparation of material and sub-contract enquiries including the selection of prospective subcontractors.
Attending strategy / opportunity meetings with project team.
Visit sites to identify site specific risks.
Contribute to the design development process and attend design team meetings as required.
Preparing tender Bills of Quantities.
Preparation of analytical cost estimates including preliminaries.
Prepare budgets and cost plans.
Adjudication and comparison of sub-contractor quotations.
Initiate technical queries and ensure design sufficiently developed to ensure accurate costings.
Risk management throughout the tender period and preparation of the tender Risk Register.
Value engineering throughout the design phase of design and build projects.
Presentation of the tender to be presented to senior management at tender settlement meetings including the highlighting of any major commercial issues of elevated risk.
Completion of tender documentation and submission of the tender.
Ensure a smooth handover of the project to the operational team.
To support and be familiar with own role and responsibility in respect of Business Continuity Planning. Ensuring that team members are also aware of the plans and communicates same.
Our client requires a Senior Estimators with:
Appropriate Construction related degree or similar (essential).
A minimum of 10-years’ experience in a similar role.
Competent use of Microsoft packages e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (essential).
Extensive experience of analytical estimating across a broad spectrum, up to a value of £25m.
All forms of contract including traditional, partnering, design & build, 2 stage tenders and frameworks (essential).
Experience of using estimating software (essential).
Well-developed Technical Construction Knowledge (essential).
Knowledge of industry standards (essential).
Develop personal skills and capability through on-going training, experience, and mentoring.
Awareness of BIM.
Cost Planning.
Be able to build-up an estimating from first principals, understanding outputs, methodology to develop sequence and programme. Compare outputs and sequence with the tender planner to compare and adjudicate.
Sound technical and commercial abilities incl. strong numerical skills.
Risk awareness.
Ability to work as a team member, or on own initiative.
Commitment.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work to tight deadlines.
Having a professional approach to work.
Having a flexible attitude to people.
Presentation skills.
Ability to plan and organise.
Creative and innovative approach to problem solving.
Ability to lead and develop others.
Salary and benefits include:
* Competitive salary paying up to £85,000
* 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
* 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
* Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
* Life Assurance
* Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
* 2 days volunteering opportunities
* Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Professional membership fees
* Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more
* Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
* Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
* Dental Insurance
* Travel insurance
* Cycle to work scheme
If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Serryn Stickley on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).
We are always looking for candidates for similar positions, so please register your details with us to hear about similar opportunities that you may be interested in.
Abatec Ltd. is working as an employment agency on behalf of a client
Location: Englefield, GB
Posted Date: 11/15/2024
As a Senior Estimator you will:
Appraisal of tender documents.
Preparation of material and sub-contract enquiries including the selection of prospective subcontractors.
Attending strategy / opportunity meetings with project team.
Visit sites to identify site specific risks.
Contribute to the design development process and attend design team meetings as required.
Preparing tender Bills of Quantities.
Preparation of analytical cost estimates including preliminaries.
Prepare budgets and cost plans.
Adjudication and comparison of sub-contractor quotations.
Initiate technical queries and ensure design sufficiently developed to ensure accurate costings.
Risk management throughout the tender period and preparation of the tender Risk Register.
Value engineering throughout the design phase of design and build projects.
Presentation of the tender to be presented to senior management at tender settlement meetings including the highlighting of any major commercial issues of elevated risk.
Completion of tender documentation and submission of the tender.
Ensure a smooth handover of the project to the operational team.
To support and be familiar with own role and responsibility in respect of Business Continuity Planning. Ensuring that team members are also aware of the plans and communicates same.
Our client requires a Senior Estimators with:
Appropriate Construction related degree or similar (essential).
A minimum of 10-years’ experience in a similar role.
Competent use of Microsoft packages e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (essential).
Extensive experience of analytical estimating across a broad spectrum, up to a value of £25m.
All forms of contract including traditional, partnering, design & build, 2 stage tenders and frameworks (essential).
Experience of using estimating software (essential).
Well-developed Technical Construction Knowledge (essential).
Knowledge of industry standards (essential).
Develop personal skills and capability through on-going training, experience, and mentoring.
Awareness of BIM.
Cost Planning.
Be able to build-up an estimating from first principals, understanding outputs, methodology to develop sequence and programme. Compare outputs and sequence with the tender planner to compare and adjudicate.
Sound technical and commercial abilities incl. strong numerical skills.
Risk awareness.
Ability to work as a team member, or on own initiative.
Commitment.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work to tight deadlines.
Having a professional approach to work.
Having a flexible attitude to people.
Presentation skills.
Ability to plan and organise.
Creative and innovative approach to problem solving.
Ability to lead and develop others.
Salary and benefits include:
* Competitive salary paying up to £85,000
* 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
* 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
* Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
* Life Assurance
* Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
* 2 days volunteering opportunities
* Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Professional membership fees
* Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more
* Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
* Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
* Dental Insurance
* Travel insurance
* Cycle to work scheme
If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Serryn Stickley on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).
We are always looking for candidates for similar positions, so please register your details with us to hear about similar opportunities that you may be interested in.
Abatec Ltd. is working as an employment agency on behalf of a client
Location: Englefield, GB
Posted Date: 11/15/2024
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