Senior Estimator

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Full time
Location: Cardiff
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Job offered by: Boccard UK Limited
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About Us:

Boccard is a leading specialist in engineering, manufacturing, construction and maintenance in the nuclear energy industry. We specialize in providing innovative solutions and high-quality services to support the construction and maintenance of NNB facilities. Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Estimator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for projects, ensuring competitive pricing, and supporting our bid process primarily for structural, piping and fabrication projects. Key Responsibilities: Responsibility for analytical cost estimates and tenders, from receipt of enquiry to tender submission on a variety of build projects. Analyse drawings, specifications, and proposals to determine project requirements. Collaborate with relevant team members to ensure that prices obtained from external suppliers or sub-contractors are an accurate and competitive reflection of the works required. Participate in the design development to assess buildability, materials, innovation and cost effectiveness of proposals and provide high level pricing information early in the tender for optioneering and budgeting to ensure the most cost-effective solution offered. Co-ordinate all costs and compile the quotation document and package of information to be submitted to the customer. Responsible for writing tender documents and preparing tender packs. Preparing post-bid submissions, organising the responses to requests for clarification. Research and gather data on materials, transport, equipment, and labour costs. Prepare detailed cost estimates, including material quantity take-offs, labour rates, and equipment costs. Commercial awareness of contractual terms relating to cost terms in particular for NEC suite of contracts. Assess project risks and develop contingency plans. Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and comprehensive estimates. Participate in pre-tender meetings and bid reviews. Maintain and update historical cost data and estimating software. Knowledgeable about lump sum, cost reimbursable, cost-plus, unit price and target cost estimating. Qualifications: Ideally holds a Bachelor's degree in mechanical/structural/civil Engineering, or related field. Extensive demonstrable experience of successfully leading Cost Estimating related services on large scale and complex projects, programmes and portfolios in an engineering or technical environment ideally in the nuclear industry. Strong analytical and mathematical skills. Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Knowledge of industry standards and regulations. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Supportive and collaborative work environment. The job holder will report to the Managing Director. There will be an element of travel associated with the role which will be focused around our UK offices and manufacturing locations as well as intermittent travel to our head office in Lyon.

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