Linear Construction Recruitment Agency London, Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle

Description

Our client is a highly successful Building Contractor operating throughout the UK and is well known as a Decent Homes constructor and framework 'partner of choice', delivering a range of services in housing refurbishment, new build and partnership housing.

Due to continued growth they are now seeking to appoint a talented Estimator based at the companies regional head office and Bid Centre in Leeds.

Candidates should have a strong analytical estimating background with experience of pricing both housing refurbishment & new build housing from 'first principles'

Duties:

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing bid costs for construction projects for Business Unit adjudications, ensuring a competitive bid. They will also be responsible for supervising and coaching less experienced Estimators to assist in their career development. This role reports to the Bid Centre Manager.

Key Accountabilities include:

Check, acknowledge and amend tender documents, enter details on to RIMS.
Select subcontractors and material companies from Unison, abstract information into packages.
Organise copy of tender documents for appropriate parties.
Arrange pricing document production, internally and externally, and enter onto ISEC or Causeway.
Answer queries from subcontractors/suppliers, visit sites, rate up pricing sheet.
Present net tender at adjudication meeting.
Compile 'Green Sheet'
Prepare information packages for handover to construction team.
Brief team on tender bid and attend pre-contract design meetings.
Supervision of Trainee Estimator / Estimator.
Skills and Capabilities

This role requires an advanced knowledge of the following areas:

Producing detailed estimates and cost plans
Sub contractors and suppliers
Bid process and document management
Working knowledge of estimating software 'Causeway' or similar
ACIOB is desirable