Senior Estimator

Our client, a well-established main contractor, is currently looking for an Estimator to be involved in the preparation of tenders with values up to £12 million within the public sector – new build and refurbishment works. Main Purpose of the Role: To produce priced tenders that are accurate, clearly detailed, competitive, and returned within deadlines through cooperation with the pre-construction team. Maintain good relationships with prospective clients and professionals to promote further tender invitations and provide clearly identified price build-ups to the Contract team. Their reputation for quality, professionalism, fairness, and success will be kept foremost in their clients’ and competitors’ minds. Scope of the Role Tenders Carefully inspect tender documentation. Analyze exact requirements and identify areas that have implications for their business, i.e., a contractual requirement may be onerous. Oversee or complete the quote analysis comparison and make selections for inclusion in the priced tender. Contact the appropriate person to arrange a site inspection. Visit the site and make all necessary record notes and take appropriate photographs. Assimilate information and take account of it in tender pricing. Assess individual rates and prices, amend, create new, or insert from material and subcontract quotes. Using standard prelim forms, build-up allowances for each project. Discuss the construction sequence of the project with Contracts Managers to enable a proposed construction period to be determined. Use this to calculate prelim allowance. Consider other construction methods and determine the specific prelim requirements. Re-assess build-ups taking account of all known conditions and requirements and adjust figures as necessary. Issue to another estimator to have a cursory glance for errors and make corrections if necessary. Budgets/Cost Plans The same process applies as tenders, albeit the degree of accuracy required will be dependent upon how precise and how much time is given to produce. Tender Reviews Prepare tender build-ups and arrange a meeting with the Pre-Construction Manager, Operation team, or Director to adjudicate the price prior to tender submission. Explain the project, the basis of pricing, and the names of any other competing contractors. Carry out adjustments to the tender based on the discussions in the meeting and complete tender documentation for submission by the due date. Handovers Collate tender information and build-ups, and complete the estimator’s written report section of the handover meeting. Arrange a convenient meeting date with the contracts department within one week of the letter of intent, contract, or firm notice of intent. Attend meetings, explain the project, and handover documentation and additional copies as necessary. Pre-tender meetings Discuss the client’s requirements for a pre-tender meeting with the Sales/Marketing Department and relevant Director and await an answer regarding the proposed format the business will take. Marketing will organize all elements for the presentation and will arrange a prior meeting with all personnel involved. Generally, an Estimator will be present and will be expected to present and answer questions on the cost of all works.

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