Estimator

Our client is seeking an experienced estimator to undertake the pricing of a wide range of construction, refurbishment and extension projects which typically range in value from £100k up to £5m. Their Building Projects division has grown in recent years and has a continuous pipeline of work opportunities in the education, care, health and housing sectors for both public and private sector clients across Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex. The role will enjoy a significant degree of autonomy whilst benefitting from the support of rest of the Estimating team and the Board of Directors.

The Estimator will be accountable for the entire pricing process including;

What you will be doing:

• Review tender enquiries received from and evaluate them to understand the overall opportunity for Mountjoy, highlighting any risk or issues with the project, tender process or documentation and Contract requirements.
• Produce detailed bills of quantities / schedule of works from tender documents, site visits and drawings.
• Create and manage BoQs and enquiries within our estimating software (ConQuest)
• Complete detailed pricing of all works using including obtaining competitive quotations from subcontractors & suppliers
• Prepare and finalise tender reports for Directors to enable adjudication of tenders prior to submission.
• Co-operate with the bid team to ensure that tenders are submitted in a timely fashion and to a high standard of presentation.
• Carry out post-tender negotiations, value engineering and finalise contracts as required with clients/consultants.
• Complete handover packs of successful tenders to the operational and commercial teams
• Assist the Business Development team with potential enquiries.

What you will need:

• HNC or Degree qualified in a relevant discipline is desirable
• MCIOB or MRICS is desirable
• Strong technical understanding of all aspects of general construction techniques 2
• Experience the preparation of competitive quotations within a main contracting environment in the £100k to £5m range with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience in preparing Design and Build tenders
• A strong understanding of JCT contracts
• Strong IT skills and understanding of computer based estimating systems