McDermotts Ltd
Senior Estimator
Job Location
Woodgate, United Kingdom
Job Description
We are recruiting a Senior Estimator to join our commercial team.
As part of our ongoing growth strategy, we are seeking to recruit a Senior Estimator for our Principal Contractor Civils and Infrastructure team. The successful candidate will be collaboratively involved with the company’s pre-construction team and will be a key to the delivery of competitive tenders generally focused on highway infrastructure, car parks, public realm, and industrial/commercial schemes as Principal Contractor.
To be suitable for the position you must have:
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role.
* Proven experience in all aspects of first principle estimating.
* A “can-do” attitude, who will integrate into the team, adopting a collaborative approach to getting the job done.
* The ability to work autonomously when necessary as well as in a team environment.
* Experience in attending Client meetings with a good level of interactive communication skill.
* High level of experience in producing tenders for local authorities/government bodies, commercial/residential developers and industrial entities.
* Good working knowledge of current methods of construction and outputs.
* Sound working knowledge of NEC suite of contracts as well as an understanding of other forms of civil engineering contracts.
* The ability to review tender documents and understand their requirements.
* Identification of risks and opportunities and working with the team to develop tender submission strategies.
* Ability to produce BoQ’s from “plan and specification” tenders as well as working with prepared BOQ’s and developing schedules of rates.
* Experience in production of sub contract enquiries, compliance review, collation and integration into sub contract elements of the tender.
* Production of tender material requirements for the purposes of obtaining quotes from the procurement department.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and in particular a sound working knowledge of Conquest estimating software.
The skills required include:
* Self-motivation with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work to deadlines,
* Attention to detail and good analytical skills
* Good take off skills and BoQ preparation to suit tender requirement
* Good understanding of BoQ item coverage
* Systematic and transparent working practices
* Good working knowledge of construction methodology necessary for highway infrastructure, car parks, public realm, and industrial/commercial schemes.
* Make accurate time and cost estimates, and resolve any issues that arise
* Ability to research construction documents and analyse specifications
* Preparing estimates to meet tender submission goals
* Ensuring that relevant documents and budgets are submitted before tender deadline
* Effective and efficient utilisation of resources
* Secure profitable works.
Working hours 7.30-17.00 M-F based in Aston, Birmingham – Hybrid working considered.
Salary or day rate, freelance positions available.
Rate is negotiable depending on experience
Location: Woodgate, GB
Posted Date: 12/24/2024
As part of our ongoing growth strategy, we are seeking to recruit a Senior Estimator for our Principal Contractor Civils and Infrastructure team. The successful candidate will be collaboratively involved with the company’s pre-construction team and will be a key to the delivery of competitive tenders generally focused on highway infrastructure, car parks, public realm, and industrial/commercial schemes as Principal Contractor.
To be suitable for the position you must have:
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role.
* Proven experience in all aspects of first principle estimating.
* A “can-do” attitude, who will integrate into the team, adopting a collaborative approach to getting the job done.
* The ability to work autonomously when necessary as well as in a team environment.
* Experience in attending Client meetings with a good level of interactive communication skill.
* High level of experience in producing tenders for local authorities/government bodies, commercial/residential developers and industrial entities.
* Good working knowledge of current methods of construction and outputs.
* Sound working knowledge of NEC suite of contracts as well as an understanding of other forms of civil engineering contracts.
* The ability to review tender documents and understand their requirements.
* Identification of risks and opportunities and working with the team to develop tender submission strategies.
* Ability to produce BoQ’s from “plan and specification” tenders as well as working with prepared BOQ’s and developing schedules of rates.
* Experience in production of sub contract enquiries, compliance review, collation and integration into sub contract elements of the tender.
* Production of tender material requirements for the purposes of obtaining quotes from the procurement department.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and in particular a sound working knowledge of Conquest estimating software.
The skills required include:
* Self-motivation with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work to deadlines,
* Attention to detail and good analytical skills
* Good take off skills and BoQ preparation to suit tender requirement
* Good understanding of BoQ item coverage
* Systematic and transparent working practices
* Good working knowledge of construction methodology necessary for highway infrastructure, car parks, public realm, and industrial/commercial schemes.
* Make accurate time and cost estimates, and resolve any issues that arise
* Ability to research construction documents and analyse specifications
* Preparing estimates to meet tender submission goals
* Ensuring that relevant documents and budgets are submitted before tender deadline
* Effective and efficient utilisation of resources
* Secure profitable works.
Working hours 7.30-17.00 M-F based in Aston, Birmingham – Hybrid working considered.
Salary or day rate, freelance positions available.
Rate is negotiable depending on experience
Location: Woodgate, GB
Posted Date: 12/24/2024
Contact Information
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