Careers

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Allocating job packs and other duties to field based operatives
• Attending client meetings
• Developing a working understanding of Health & Saftey, Environmental and Quality Standards and support ongoing compliance to these standards
• Verifying and confirming paperwork for contractors as statement of work, risk assessments as well as ensuring all works are completed as per H & S states
• Procurement of materials
• Supervising on going works and reporting back on performance and completion goals
• Reporting to and liaising with key stakeholders such as senior management, councils, 3rd part contractors, clients and members of the public

Key Skills & Experience:

• The successful applicant must have a HNC qualification
• Good attitude and willing to learn
• Industry experience in either Gas, Water or Electricity
• Manage financial aspects of projects through ongoing forecasting
• Oversee pre-con meetings to ensure successful hand off from estimating field
• Assist design departments
• Negotiate and resolve all customer concerns
• When necessary estimate, change orders for assigned projects
• Manage all job procedures
• Conduct post project reviews to determine areas for future improvement
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Full Drivers License
• Natural Leadership Quality

What they expect from you:

• To bring decisive, focused leadership
• To be results driven
• To take responsibility & ownership of your roles.

What can you expect from them:

• Every opportunity to advance in the company
• An environment free of bureaucracy
• A culture that encourages open mindedness
• Continued training and development
• Recognition for achievement goals

An outstanding career opportunity for an experienced Multi-Utility Estimator to join a successful, rapidly expanding Utility company based in St Helens & Trafford Park. Reporting in to the Commercial Director to determine the costs associated with completing the scope of work in a tender. This position is responsible for preparing cost estimates, communicating with manufacturers to determine the financial needs of completing a project and maintaining profitability at all times.

Estimating:

• Assess the type of tender, client and closing date of tender to determine prioritization of all tenders.
• Analyse drawing, specifications and other documentation to prepare comprehensive cost estimates.
• When necessary, refer to previous projects of similar nature for cost comparison.
• Use Mathematical equations to determine the quantity of material needed by calculating width, length, depth and density.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the scope for specific skills assigned.
• Prepare, issue, receive and review supplier and subcontractor proposals and pricing.
• Coordinates with the client on all changes in scope, questions or clarifications regarding the work, during the bidding process.
• Acts as a resource to project management during the award / start-up phase to clarify any issues regarding what was considered in the estimate including materials and methods of construction;
• Reviews budget and project profitability status and goals with supervision and project team as required. Seeks input on corrective measures to continuously improve the identification and accuracy of cost figures;
• Acts as a resource for project management by providing cost information and developing cost estimates for changes in the work, during different construction phases;
• Other Estimating duties as required.

Administrative Duties:

• Assembles bid-files including all development information that was utilized in preparation of the estimates.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate contact information for suppliers, sub-contractors and clients.
• Deliver bids on time for tenders closing.
• Other administrative duties as required.

Work Experience:

• Estimator experience working within the Utilities sector
• AUTOCAD experience preferred
• Experience working with customer/clients
• Strong commercial awareness
• Estimating and Project Management Skills
• Beginner to intermediate Microsoft Office skills in Excel, Word, Project, Outlook
• Intermediate computer skills
• Comprehensive mathematical skills

Abilities:

• Demonstrate professionalism
• Service oriented
• Have a sense of urgency to meet deadlines
• Demonstrate initiative
• Multi-task and set priorities effectively
• Accomplish goals in a team environment
• Attention to detail
• Strive for excellence
• Possess a positive “can do” attitude
• Flexible and adaptive to change