Main characteristics
- Location
- Warrington, Cheshire
- Company
- Linear Recruitment Ltd
- Salary
- £75000 - £85000/annum Company Car or Car Allowance
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Construction / Skilled Trades
Job summary
We are working with a leading client in the Utilities sector who have a very exciting permanent opportunity to work in a Lead Estimator role. You will be producing competitive tenders and submissions of the highest quality to win work in varying market sectors to support the overall Company Business Plan.Responsibilities:
* Ensure HSE&Q standards, operating processes, company policies and all legislative requirements are understood, implemented and adhered to at all times.
* Proactively taking a lead in preparing the quantitative aspects of tenders, PQQ and bid submissions. Oversee work completed by other members of the team.
* Actively promote achieving an integrated approach to tender finalisation to ensure best bid solution for the region.
* Assess contract conditions, provide advice on and quantify the risk to all relevant parties and offer workable solutions.
* Responsible for effectively planning tenders to ensure timely and accurate preparation of tender documentation and pricing information resulting in a quality submission.
* Ensure effective team collaboration with the wider business, communicating with operations and commercial teams
* Responsible for the development of cost models and predicted life cycle costs across the operation, working closely with the Business Development Team to analyse market benchmarks and internal cost/value data including performance mechanisms.
* Communicate effectively and form relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
* Actively participate in the adjudication process, ensuring tenders are accurately prepared and presented as required.
* Attend meetings such as mobilisation meetings, handover meetings, design meetings, bid meetings.
* Ensure tender programmes, design information and methods of construction are developed with the Planning and Technical Teams.
* Manage all employee related matters, liaising with People Services as necessary
* Proactively involved with proposals to improve the estimating provision within the business.
What do we need from you?
* Relevant Degree or equivalent
* Minimum 3 years Quantity Surveyor or Estimator experience is desirable
* Proven track record of winning profitable work
* Good understanding of business development and the bidding market place
* Advanced IT Skills incl. Estimating Software Packages
* Organisation and project management skills, able to prioritise
* Good legal/contractual knowledge
* Sound knowledge of building construction/maintenance techniques and materials.
* Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills
* Valid driving license
* Prior experience in the Gas sector (Desirable)
The salary banding is indicative and not a definitive figure, full package will be discussed upon shortlisting
Benefits: Company Car or Car Allowance
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