At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare estimates and collaborate with teams to secure profitable projects.
- Company: Join a diverse group passionate about creating lasting community value.
- Benefits: Supportive work environment with opportunities for growth in the energy sector.
- Other info: Exciting role with potential for career advancement in a growing industry.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in infrastructure while developing your estimating skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in estimating, construction techniques, and proficiency in Microsoft and estimating software.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
The Enable group are a supportive and diverse group who always strive to do the right thing for our people, environment and communities.
We have a passion for social value and are doing great work in the communities in which we work to help and support with the work we do, aiming to create infrastructure solutions with lasting community value.
Given recent project wins and growth in the energy connections industry we are seeking to employ an Estimator to join pre-constructionand commercial team.
For this role you will ideally possess an energy connections, renewables or power background, however, other infrastructure construction considered such as highways, rail, civil engineering.
We require a junior or experienced Estimator with experience in take off measurements, bill of quantities preparation and obtaining information from the teams for pricing of tenders/bids.
The role
- The Estimator will be responsible for the timely preparation of estimates and presentation to the Pre-con team prior to management approval to enable the securing of potentially profitable work for the organisation, and ensure that bids are attractive to our customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare Estimates
- Interpreting client tender requirements from PQQ and ITT documentation
- Take off and review the Bo Q’s from the client information
- Prepare estimates in accordance with Company procedures promptly
- Collate supporting information during the estimating process, including opportunity and risk registers, together with key assumptions registers.
- Work collaboratively with the Bid Manager, Quantity Surveyors, and planner to agree on methodology and principles.
- Work alongside the Business Development officers on strategic PQQ’s and ITTs.
- Work in partnership with the procurement team.
- Prepare the estimating adjudication pack
- Present the basis of the estimate and key assumptions
- Maintain notes of adjudication meetings
- Close out actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as required
- Handover to site teams at contract award
- Prepare to estimate the handover pack
- Present the basis of the estimate and key assumptions
- Maintain notes of the handover meeting
- Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to estimating and key assumptions
Essential
- Proven estimating experience with in infrastructure construction projects, ideally energy/power, other sectors considered.
- Competence in construction techniques and the associated resource requirements for the above sectors
- Proficient with tender build-ups
- Experience in take off measurements, Bo Q and pricing
- Fully conversant with the Microsoft suite of packages
- Numerate and familiar with estimating software
- A confident demeanour and the ability to liaise with all levels of personnel and customers
- Causeway Estimating Software experience or similar, Excel.
- Degree qualified in construction management, quantity surveying, civil or electrical engineering or similar.
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Estimator employer: enable-infrastructure
Enable Infrastructure is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to ongoing training and growth opportunities while working on impactful projects in the beautiful Kent and East Sussex region. Our supportive culture encourages work-life balance and values the contributions of every team member, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
