Lead Estimator - Wigan, United Kingdom - Linear Recruitment
Description
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)
- 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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