Jobs in Birchwood

My client are looking for an Estimator or an assistant Estimator looking to make the jump to Estimator.
Job Purpose
The Estimator will assess the costs associated with a project by considering all pertinent information related
Primary Job Responsibilities
* Reviewing Proposals To Ascertain Key Requirements For The Project
* Manage General Estimating Process And Compile Priced Tender
* Understand The Project/Programme And Its Requirements
* Lead The Tender Process From Cradle To Grave, Involving Other Team Members Where Appropriate (Such As Planner, TSM, Design Manager, Temporary Works Engineer), Organising Site Visits And Managing Communication Of The Team, Attending Mid-Tender And Post-Tender Interviews To Present The Commercial Offer.
* Obtain And Review (Analyse And Compare) Offers By Subcontractors Or Vendors
* Perform Risk Analysis
* Create And Submit Estimate Reports Or Bids To Appropriate Persons (Project Managers, Clients, Bidding Competitions Etc.)
* Build Relationships With Key Vendors (Subcontractors, Suppliers, Engineers Etc.)
* Provide Consultation On Planning (Schedules, Manpower Needs Etc.)
* Producing Net Cost Estimates Based On The Market Rates For Either A Fixed-Price Or Two-Stage Tender
* Producing Further Estimates Based On Our Design And Build Contracts, Including Value Engineering And Design Advice
* Attending The Post-Tender Handover Meeting To Pass Your Estimate Knowledge Onto The Project Delivery Team
* Supporting Pre-Construction Director With Ad-Hoc Tasks
* 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
* 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
* 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 GPF Lewis When Tender Is Successful And Give Honest, Timely Feedback When A Tender Is Lost
* Manage Amendments To Tender Documentation Issued During The Tender Period In A Calm And Positive Manner, Ensuring Changes Are Picked Up In Our Commercial Offer And By Relevant Subcontractors.
* Review Tender Information Including Contract Requirements And Issue To Relevant Parties.
* Identify What We Are Contractually Required To Provide Should We Be Successful, Obtain Advice On Contract Conditions And Produce Detailed Clarifications To Qualify Our Bids.
* Issue Information Required Sheets To Client Incorporating Any Clarifications Needed
* On Successful Submission Complete Tender File And Handover To The Operations Team
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