Due to further framework awards, On behalf of our client we are recruiting for a Managing Estimator with civils bias. The role will involve leading a team of estimators from various disciplines and managing the estimating process to develop solutions and prices for a portfolio of projects. Working closely with the Client and other stakeholders of the framework team, to lead, develop and deliver value for money solutions for capital delivery projects, in line with framework requirements
Working closely with other estimators and other delivery functions including bid managers, planners, design managers, commercial and delivery teams to develop solutions and prices for projects on our Southern Water Capital Delivery Framework. The role will include close collaboration and interfacing with the Clients’ team to develop the best value solutions and price.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Managing a team of estimators
• Managing estimating workload across a portfolio of projects
• Collecting benchmark data for Client and contractor
• Input into all aspects of the pre-construction phase of projects, including early contractor involvement
• Carry out pre-work prior to tenders arriving
• Preparing multi-discipline tender pricing
• Read and understand client specifications and drawings
• Identification of risk and opportunities
• Attend internal and external review and progress meetings.
• Technical assessment of supply chain quotations to facilitate comparisons to ensure correct costs are utilised
• Prepare estimate cost, material cost analysis, and supply chain comparison spreadsheets.
• Compile and collate final submission documentation and data sheets etc. for inclusion into tenders.
What are we looking for?
• Expereience of managing a team of estimators and a portfolio of projects in a framework environment. Circa 4-6 projects at one time on variious values
• A proven track record of successfully delivering tenders/pricing of varying size/complexity in the water or civils industry
• Ability to produce differing levels of pricing, from top-down budgets to bottom-up lump sums or targets.
• The ability to interact in a professional manner with both peers and senior representatives of the Client.
• A good understanding of our clients requirements and good general commercial awareness
• Are able to work within integrated multi-sector teams to deliver multi-discipline tenders
• Competence in using various IT packages including estimating software such as CANDY, Conquest etc
• Have experience of working on construction projects, preferably in the water industry
This position is a hybrid/ remote role with initial expectation for some office presence to build relationships with the team, stakeholders and client.
On offer is a competitive salary (please reach out to me for details) Car allowance, bonus and package.
Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
