Trainee Estimator

Posted 2 hours ago by Shorterm Group

Remote job
Location:
Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Salary/Rate:
£30,000 - £52,500/annum + Car + Benefits
Trainee Estimator
Power Networks, Transmission & Distribution
Nottingham NG15
Permanent
£35,000 to £52,500 plus Car plus benefits
Job Ref: J(phone number removed)

This is a hybrid role and will require 2/3 days working from our Annesley office in Nottinghamshire.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Estimator to join our growing preconstruction team. Previous experience in the electricity transmission industry is not required. You will be based in a supportive team environment with other estimators, as well as Bid Managers, Project Development Managers and Pre Contract Construction Managers. In this role you will be working on tenders, responsible for successfully pricing and securing new contracts for the business to deliver.

Your skills and experience will be:

Minimum 3 years previous experience in an infrastructure estimating role (essential) or overhead line estimating role (desirable)
Mathematical competence
Good Microsoft Excel skills
Competent in other standard Microsoft software
Confident in written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders
Basic understanding of engineering/construction technology and terminology
Ability to read and understand engineering specifications and drawings
Basic understanding of contractual terminology
Mathematics and English GCSE or equivalent
Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
Flexibility in terms of working hours
Full UK Driving License

Your duties & responsibilities will be:

Understanding the contents of the tender documentation (tender timescales, expected submission documents/responses, contract information, project scope, site & works information)
Project risk identification
Assisting the bids manager in the preparation of the kick off meeting and bids programme
Working with procurement and commercial departments to prepare supply chain request for quotation information packs
Ensuring the project solution is understood as it is built up during the tender phase, and challenging it where necessary
Prepare for and chair meetings to identify project risks and discuss required project management levels with internal stakeholders
Analysis of supply chain quotations, benchmarking of project costs and testing of proposed productivity rates
Preparation of the tender price in Microsoft Excel using supply chain quotations and applying internal plant and people rates to programmes of work / activity schedules

Would suit a Commercial Engineer, M&E Engineer, Tendering Engineer, Proposals Manager, Trainee Quantity Surveyor

To apply speak to Cindy Anderson

We also have roles in Project Engineering, Site Management, Operations Management, Site Engineering, Design, Health and Safety and Compliance
Type:
Permanent
Start Date:
ASAP
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
J200060_1728900872
Job ID:
222481009
Applications:
Less than 10

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