Based in Cookstown or London
Reporting to the Commercial Director, as a Senior Estimator you will be required to provide tendering and detailed cost estimates on Construction projects within the Commercial sector with values ranging from £20m to £100m.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Taking a lead role in liaison directly with the client and their representatives during the tender process and in closing out any negotiations or tender agreements
- Manage and mentor Assistant Estimators as the need arises
- Appraisal of tender documents
- Preparing tender cost plans
- Completion of tender documentation and submission of the tender
- Raising tender queries with the client team and tracking the responses to same
- Risk management throughout the tender period and preparation of the tender Risk Register
- Value engineering throughout the design phase
- Visit site to identify site specific risks
- Attending mid & post tender interviews with the client team
- Ensuring timely responses to all correspondence
- Accurate filing of all tender documents
- Prepare budgets and cost plans
- Preparation of material and sub-contract enquiries including selection of prospective subcontractors
- Interrogation of supply chain returns to ensure these meet the requirements of the tender
- Attending strategy/opportunity meetings with project team
- Ensure a smooth handover of the project to the site team
- Any other duties as required by management
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- A Degree / HND in Quantity Surveying or other relevant discipline preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years relevant estimating experience preferably gained with a Design & Build Main Contractor.
- A detailed understanding of the commercial aspects of the construction industry
- Working knowledge of form of contract such as JCT and NEC3
- Highly motivated, driven with ability to work individually or part of a team
- Flexible and positive approach.
- IT literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
- Candidates should have the appropriate work permit or the right to work in the UK
If interested email diarmuid@ogieltd.com or call +44 (0) 7951 214105 for more information.
