This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially secure contractor delivering refurbishment and construction projects across the healthcare, commercial and education sectors, with project values ranging from £50k to £6.5m.
The Role
Working within the Pre-Construction team, you will be responsible for preparing competitive tender submissions using a combination of subcontractor enquiries and first-principles estimating.
Key responsibilities include:
* Reviewing tender documentation and identifying project requirements
* Producing subcontract enquiry packages
* Issuing enquiries to subcontractors and suppliers
* Reviewing and analysing returned quotations
* Preparing tender cost plans and pricing documents
* Identifying tender exclusions and qualifications
* Carrying out take-offs for general building works
* Pricing preliminaries in line with project programmes
* Assisting with tender programmes where required
* Attending site visits and surveys when necessary (occasional nationwide travel and overnight stays may be required)
About You
Applicants should have:
* 3-5 years' estimating experience with a Main Contractor
* Experience pricing refurbishment projects within healthcare, commercial or education sectors
* Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
* The ability to work to tight deadlines
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Good Microsoft Office skills
* A proactive attitude and the ability to work independently as well as within a team
Desirable experience includes:
* Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
* SMM7 and/or NRM experience
* Construction-related qualifications or degree
Salary description
£45000.00 - £60000.00 per year