Estimator

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Nottinghamshire
Salary
Competitive
Posted
02 Sep 2020
Closes
30 Sep 2020
Sectors
Retail
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
nmcn work in partnership and collaboration with our customers, to deliver major built environment and critical national infrastructure projects across the UK. Our specialist engineering and construction teams bring multi-sector innovation and technical skill - from building and highways, to large-scale water networks and treatment plants.
Our Highways business deliver major transport and infrastructure projects nationally to drive sustainable development and economic growth. Many of our projects involve complex logistical challenges interfacing with multiple stakeholders and coordination with third parties. Adopting a partnering approach from the outset, we work collaboratively with both our clients and project stakeholders to develop optimal solutions that provide best value through reduced risk and efficient delivery.
A vacancy has arisen for an Estimator/Senior Estimator to be based at our Head Office in Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire.
Reporting to the Pre-Construction Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for building up accurate cost estimates and producing supporting technical information to enable the company to submit competitive tenders

What you'll be doing day to day

Producing analytical rate build ups using commercial estimating software (Conquest)
Obtaining sufficient quotations to enable valued commercial judgement
Prepare an accurate cost estimate for the preliminary resources required to carry out the works in accordance with agreed programme & engineering requirements
Check labour & plant resources accumulated in the cost estimate with those derived from the tender programme
Input into the preparation of Quality and Technical Submissions
Identify potential risks and opportunities associated with the tender documents
Risk review of the tender to inform bid decisions in conjunction with Pre-Construction team
Proposing innovative ideas
Preparing Site preliminary cost estimates
Attending and presenting cost information at tender settlement meetings
Prepare the commercial tender for submission to the Client
Promoting nmcn, its image and values, within the industry The experience we're looking for in a candidate

An industry applicable qualification, preferably to Degree Level
Construction site experience
Highways sector knowledge
Commercial and contractual awareness
Working knowledge of Microsoft packages What we can offer you

Competitive Salary
Company car / Car allowance
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Holiday trading scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Perks at work scheme (discount from high street retailers)
Free eye test vouchers
Employee share scheme
3x life assurance
Free Parking
Flexible Working
5% enhanced pension contribution Please note - we may have to close applications to this role sooner than anticipated based on the number of applications received

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