Description:
Responsible for providing a detailed and accurate cost estimate as part of the proposal process for the Division.
Be able to deliver multiple tenders as workload dictates.
Work with the rest of the ISG bid team to ensure that information is shared and that the tender represents what is described in the proposal documents.
Key Accountabilities
- Establish a close relationship with the Head of Estimating, the estimating team, winning work team and delivery team members to ensure smooth running of the systems.
- Develop relationships with internal stakeholders.
- Comply with Estimating Best Practice processes.
- Responsible for receipt of accurate records of tender and contract documents (assisted by document controller).
- Prepare detailed bills of quantities to allow tenderers to price works accurately.
- Compile tender comparisons to ensure only complete subcontract bids are considered.
- Present tender at settlement meeting and demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of best winning approach to be taken.
- Offer advice on risks, value engineering options and other work winning strategies.
- Ensure all risks are understood and evaluated so that they are considered for inclusion in the tender presented at the settlement.
- Handover tenders that are won to the project team and maintain contact to ensure all knowledge is successfully transferred.
- Work closely with the supply chain to ensure they continue to provide competitive tenders, ensure delivery teams are aware of those sub-contractors that have contributed to ensure they are given a fair opportunity to secure work with ISG when tender is successful and give honest, timely feedback when a tender is lost.
- Contribute to database of tenders for historical data and average rates.
- Provide cost planning and other cost advice both internally and to consultants if required.
- Assist with the training and development of Trainee and Assistant Estimators.
- Develop relationships with consultants and other customers.
Skills & Experience
- Experience in estimating roles – MEP based essential
- Knowledge of the construction industry processes
- Able to multitask, in particular managing and delivering multiple tenders
- Accurate measurement and billing of tender information
- Able to identify and evaluate risks
- Proven planning and process management skills
- Knowledge of different procurement routes, particularly design and build
- A confident professional manner
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Methodical approach to duties
- Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and estimating software.
- Good organisation skills
Qualifications
- Recognised construction based higher education qualification (HNC/HND, etc essential
- HNC/ BTEC Construction Management or similar (desirable)
- Degree in Construction Management or similar (desirable)