Estimator

Orion Group are working with a successful Tier 1 Construction client seeking an Estimator who will be responsible for supporting and/or managing bids and producing estimates for all aspects of construction works on a wide range of projects across the business.

This role is a key member of the bid team responsible for establishing nett cost, margin strategy, project risk allowance and for pulling together the commercial submission for bids.

DUTIES:Managing allocated projects from receipt of tender to submission, including:-

• Review tender documents on receipt and communicate same to Directors and relevant team members
• Arrange and chair the Bid Launch Meeting
• Identify tender deliverables and liaise with Marketing Department
• Arrange Bid Settlement Meetings in line with Bid Settlement Approval procedures
• Prepare and issue Sub-Contractor enquiries and liaise with Sub-Contractors during the tender period
• Liaise with Buying Department to obtain material quotations when necessary
• Analyse tender returns / negotiate with Sub-Contractors and suppliers as required
• Prepare analytical tenders using all relevant procurement routes – traditional / Design & Build etc
• Comply with company QA procedures
• Prepare Bills of Quantities as required
• Procure Bills of Quantities externally when necessary - in consultation with Regional Bid Manager
• Liaise with / manage Design Team during tender process as necessary.
• Compile tender using in-house pricing or Sub-Contract quotations
• Liaise with operations team to identify risks and opportunities
• Prepare site on-costs in conjunction with Planning Department and Operations Team.
• Present completed tenders to Directors at Bid Settlement Meetings, advising on strategies for Risk, Margin and Opportunity
• Ensure timeous delivery of tenders via traditional and electronic methods
• Prepare handover pack for projects secured / manage the transfer of projects from the Bid Team to the Delivery Team
• Upload tender data to tender analysis system
• Any other duties as required by Senior Management.

QUALIFICATIONS/RELEVANT INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE:

• Computer literate
• Customer facing
• A team player
• A good communicator
• Have sound organisational skills.
• Able to uphold company values / ethics
• Construction related qualification and / or experience in a similar position preferred

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Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.