- Beconversant with the main forms of contract used in ourindustry
- Have a clear understanding of drawingsspecifications and all supporting information to accurately prepareestimates in accordance with requests fortender
- Primary contact with supplierssubcontractors estimators designers engineers and architects toobtain the necessary information to prepare a comprehensive andaccurate bid response.
- Review designs foralternative materials and prepare estimates in accordance with theguidelines provided by the contractor.
- Abilityto calculate and compile take off data for use in bid proposalestimates on time
- Demonstrate flexibility toperform and complete duties wherever volume deems it necessary andwith strong attention todetail.
- Confidentiality of Company customersupplier and employee information ismaintained.
- Strong analytical and observationskills which demonstrate the ability to set a course ordirection.
- Proficient with computer softwareprograms including OnScreen Takeoff pricing software Word ExcelOutlook
- Pricing from firstprinciples
- Pricing Soft and Hard worksincluding groundworks
- Undertake sitevisits
- Bidwriting support (working with our bid writingteam)
- Pricing works for direct clients andunderstanding CDM requirements
- Excellent analytical writing andpresentation skills with the ability to shape written solutionsindependently
- Strong commercial skills with agood working understanding of frameworks /contract and riskmanagement.
- Demonstrable experience ofunderstanding and developing service solutions in an efficientmanner.
- A track record of success in winningand retaining service industry basedaccounts
- Strong stakeholder managementskills
- A hands on approach to yourwork
- We have beenawarded worldclass status for employee engagement in the 2023 bestcompanies results ranking at #16 in the Top 100 LargeCompanies to Work For leaguetable.
- CertifiedBCorpAccredited Ground Control has been certified by B Lab thenotforprofit behind the B Corp movement as having met rigoroussocial and environmental standards which represent its commitmentto sustainable goals ahead ofprofit.
- We inclusivelysupport The Race at Work Charter Ban the Box The ArmedForces Covenant and are DisabilityConfident
- We invest 5% ofour profits into theEvergreen Fund an investment fund dedicated tosustainability and environmentalinitiatives.
- By 2025 wehave committed to plantingtrees having a fully electric fleet andachievingcarbon net zeroafter becoming carbon neutral in2020.
- 2 personal choicevolunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to500
- Free gym access if you areHead Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you arebased elsewhere.
- NurseryVouchers Cycle to work scheme and Travelloans
- Medigold employeesupport Free Flu Jabs online private GP service and a premiumsubscription to Calm the wellbeingapp
- A supportiveentrepreneurial working environment that fosterscollaboration.
- Trainingdevelopment coaching and mentoring plans including our GCLeadership Academy job specific accreditations and higher educationopportunities
- Hybridworking opportunities with time in the office including breakfastMondays and dog friendlyFridays.
- Financialbenefits include yearly bonus scheme access to Wagestream andemployee share options
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Senior Estimator - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Ground Control
Description
Join us were an Investors inPeople Gold StandardCompany
We have a newopportunity for a SeniorEstimator to supportour Landscaping team at Ground Control. The overall objective ofthis role is to win new work in line with business requirements andprovide accurate prime costs for the works and providing accurateinformation at settlement meetings. This is an exciting and dynamicrole that is crucial to the success of the division.
You will be driven to succeed and draw on yourexperience to provide estimates which consider a wide range oftechnical and practical impacts on the anticipated margins. Youwill support your colleagues in the wider business with pricingqueries and attend site as required.
Keyresponsibilities are as follows;
Any skills in the followingwould also be a real advantage;
Onwinning tenders you will be responsible for preparing a detailedtender handover summary document identifying key elements of thetender including but not limited to tender philosophy strategyfinancial and resourcing analysis risks and opportunities criticaland long lead in times for materials and subcontractor procurement.
In addition you will provide support and developother members of the estimating team ensuring that they areeffectively performing their key accountabilities for the companyon each project.
Theperson.
There is real flexibilityon the location of this role as you can work remotely for most ofyour time. We have our head office in Billericay Essex a satelliteoffice in the West Midlands and also an office in London but youcan be predominantly working from home with some sitebased visitswhen required.
Wed love to hear from existingexperienced Estimators within the Landscape Construction industry.Experience within groundworks estimating or within the drainageindustry especially experience across SUDs.
Youllhave a solid commercial background in bid and tender managementacross hard and soft landscaping as well as;
What weoffer:
At Ground Controlwe believe in creating an inspirational environment and rewardingour employees for their hard work. We offer a wideranging benefitsprogram supporting you to realise your full potential and are proudto be recognised as a great place to work:
AwardsAccolades and Culture
Perks andBenefits
How wework:
We put people at the centreof everything we do.
Everyone is welcome. Were embracing aculture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will becelebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation and innovationcreates initiative. Together well succeed in caring for each othercaring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Togetherwerestronger.
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