Estimator

Orion Group are working with a successful Tier 1 Construction client seeking an Estimator who will be responsible for supporting and/or managing bids and producing estimates for all aspects of construction works on a wide range of projects across the business. This role is a key member of the bid team responsible for establishing nett cost, margin strategy, project risk allowance and for pulling together the commercial submission for bids. DUTIES:Managing allocated projects from receipt of tender to submission, including:- Review tender documents on receipt and communicate same to Directors and relevant team members Arrange and chair the Bid Launch Meeting Identify tender deliverables and liaise with Marketing Department Arrange Bid Settlement Meetings in line with Bid Settlement Approval procedures Prepare and issue Sub-Contractor enquiries and liaise with Sub-Contractors during the tender period Liaise with Buying Department to obtain material quotations when necessary Analyse tender returns / negotiate with Sub-Contractors and suppliers as required Prepare analytical tenders using all relevant procurement routes – traditional / Design & Build etc Comply with company QA procedures Prepare Bills of Quantities as required Procure Bills of Quantities externally when necessary - in consultation with Regional Bid Manager Liaise with / manage Design Team during tender process as necessary. Compile tender using in-house pricing or Sub-Contract quotations Liaise with operations team to identify risks and opportunities Prepare site on-costs in conjunction with Planning Department and Operations Team. Present completed tenders to Directors at Bid Settlement Meetings, advising on strategies for Risk, Margin and Opportunity Ensure timeous delivery of tenders via traditional and electronic methods Prepare handover pack for projects secured / manage the transfer of projects from the Bid Team to the Delivery Team Upload tender data to tender analysis system Any other duties as required by Senior Management. QUALIFICATIONS/RELEVANT INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE: Computer literate Customer facing A team player A good communicator Have sound organisational skills. Able to uphold company values / ethics Construction related qualification and / or experience in a similar position preferred People are our business  worldwide  Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.