Civils Estimator (EHV & HV Power)
HYBRID-WORKING: Split Between Home-Working & Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
£75,000 + Benefits
BENEFITS INCLUDE
(36 days in total) Enhanced annual leave entitlement 28 days + Bank Holidays
Overtime ( 1.5 )
Private Pension Scheme
Health cash-plan
Discount and cashback scheme
Annual Bonus
Discounted Gym Scheme
Long Service Award
Retail Discount Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
REQUIRED / DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Degree or HNC in estimating or equivalent or Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar position
Previous Experience in the Utilities Sector
Competent in use of MS Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Office Outlook
Good knowledge of civil engineering in particular utility contracting.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Estimator is responsible for the timely production of detailed pricing of HV & EHV civil & cable Installations up to 132kV generally in the public highway from client scope and specifications.
This will require the compilation of accurate estimates from mainly first principle methods for multi-discipline works, including labour, plant, equipment, materials and sub-contract requirements during tendering and bidding.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Review tender documents, interpret requirements and work with colleagues to develop the bid strategy.
Identify and anticipate potential risks.
Liaise with street works department (providing route details) to obtain Gazetteer information & Local Authority restrictions.
Liaise with procurement to obtain aggregate, asphalt, concrete, plastic product, and subcontractor pricing.
Prepare bespoke & or Excel cost models from first principles for use when estimating, budgeting, and forecasting. Keep cost models up to date with current rates from labour, subcontract, plant and material resources.
Liaise with the Project and Delivery Managers to determine outputs, programme, resource, approach to pricing of schemes including site surveys if or where required.
Tender Submissions to include preparing, negotiating and analyzing costs for tenders, prepare subcontract tender enquiries & evaluation subcontract responses.
Final bid review and sign off with Divisional Director / Senior Managers prior to submission of bid.
All pre and post tender commercial activities, including attending post tender reviews and or BAFO meetings.
Tender handover for successful tender to delivery team & QS as part of Project Pre-Start meeting, provide detailed build up to rates and pricing.