Assistant Estimator

McLaughlin & Harvey are one of the leading Building and Civil Engineering Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Estimating Assistant to join the Civil Engineering team in Belfast.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Estimating Manager you will support a team of seven Estimators in the collation of tender information and sub-contractor enquiries.

General

• Dealing with daily correspondence and providing administrative support
• Maintain and update subcontractor database.
• Contacting and obtaining quotations for materials and subcontract packages.
• Maintain and update Estimating folders and liaise with other departments on functional issues.
• Liaise with other Pre/Post Construction Departments.

Pre Tender and Tender Period

• Filing tender documents within Viewpoint system
• Review tender documentation for completeness and provide input to the tender clarification/ query process
• Work with Estimator to prepare the bid list in Conquest or excel ready for sending out
• Input Bills of Quantities into Conquest
• Compile enquiry schedules and seek input/ recommendations from relevant operations/ delivery team personnel
• Liaise with key sub-contractors to assess their appetite for pricing the works
• On receipt of bid ensure Estimating have all the relative documents and correspondence
• Demonstrate the ability to undertake accurate quantification/ measurement from drawings and specifications
• Prepare copies of tender deliverables
• Send out all sub-contractor enquiries
• Monitor all returns on a daily basis and chase up quotations and identify areas of concern/gaps within the subs list
• Update subs lists on a daily basis and highlight any gaps in trade returns
• Print out all quotations and file
• Insert sub contract quotations into Conquest or excel for comparison
• Assist Estimator with preparing sign off documents
• Attend internal and external client meetings as well as site visits
• Present enquiry schedule information at internal meetings
• Have the ability to work on multiple tenders/ budget costs at any one time

Post Tender

• Ensure all sub contracts returns and lists are up to date.
• File all correspondence in the relevant network locations.
• Assisting in preparing handover documents.
• Assist in post tender negotiations with clients, sub contractors and suppliers.

Qualifications

Essential

• Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages.

Experience

Essential

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A good team player.
• Able to meet deadlines in a pressurised environment.
• Good organisation skills.
• Use of Digital Management Systems
• Being proactive and offer alternative/more efficient solutions.
• Work in a neat and organised manner.

Desirable

• Experience in the use of Viewpoint Platform.
• Experience on Computerised Estimating E.g. Conquest.
• Previous experience in an Estimating Environment.
• Higher Education in a construction subject.

What's in it for you?

At McLaughlin and Harvey we offer a fantastic benefits package including the following:

• Flexible and Hybrid working
• Competitive salary
• 33 days annual leave entitlement
• Generous pension contributions
• Life Assurance

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply by clicking the apply button now!

McLaughlin & Harvey are an Equal Opportunities Employer