Lead Estimator - Wigan, United Kingdom - Linear Recruitment

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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.

  • Job Type
  • Permanent
  • Area
  • Wigan, Greater Manchester
  • Sector
  • Power & Utilities
  • Salary
  • Competitive
  • Start Date
  • ASAP
  • Advertiser
  • Jack James
  • Job Ref
  • 4734

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