Location: Brandesburton, East Yorkshire
Reports To: Permanent Space

 

The Role:

To provide accurate Tenders/Quotations from client’s enquiries and provide clients with early cost plan/budget advise.

 

Experience, Qualifications & Training:

• HNC/HND or Degree Level in Construction preferred
• Highly numerate with a good understanding of current construction rates
• A strong capability in the use of Microsoft Office suite of applications which includes Word, Excel and Estimating Software Packages
• Having knowledge of the key terms of JCT D&B and NEC3 forms or contract would be advantageous.
• The successful candidate would preferably have a minimum 5 years’ experience in an equal / similar role, from within a Design and Build, Main Contracting/ Modular background.
• Ability to work on projects from early stages through from PCSA to full contract award working closely with both internal and external team members, clients and clients’ representatives

 

Principle accountabilities:

• Accurate calculation of quantities and prices where required
• Direct liaison with both clients, sub-contractors and suppliers
• Preparation of Detailed Contractors Proposals in accordance with internal designs, client information and employers’ requirements
• Work closely and alongside the pre-construction team to develop logistics proposals
• Ability to work to tight deadlines including managing multiple projects at any one time
• Be commercially astute and recognise limitations of the scope to ensure qualifications are aligned, risk management of projects are suitably costs and or qualified
• Close interface with sales team personnel to ensure clients expectations are met
• Create enquiry packages including detailed scope of works and attendances to meet the clients brief, issue and engage with supply chain and manage the prompt return of information.
• Prepare tender evaluation schedules of subcontract tender returns, to table at settlement meetings to ensure team fully understand risk and opportunity of packages
• Able to read and understand construction drawings, schedules, room data sheets, NBS documents and carry out detailed measurement and take off from tender information
• Understand and apply mark-up / margin
• Prepare tender return documentation including CSA, prelims breakdowns, margin analysis and VE schedules
• Assist to develop and evolve supply chain to serve the different market sectors
• Maintain accurate records and electronic data
• Have excellent organisational and time management skills. Be able to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines without compromising the accuracy or quality of the estimate.
• A knowledge of modular construction would be useful but is not essential as training will be provided.