Estimator

Collen Construction; Taastrup; On-site; DKK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Collen Construction in Copenhagen is seeking an experienced Estimator to support our preconstruction and bid activities across Europe. You will lead tender processes from enquiry through submission, coordinate with regional teams and ensure value-led cost planning.

The role requires 3-5 years in a similar position, a degree in QS/Estimating or related field, strong communication, and the ability to work across multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Degree qualified in quantity surveying, estimating, construction management or a related discipline.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for cross-team working.

Responsibilities

• Manage the tender bid from receipt to final submission.
• Inspect tender documents (BOQ, specs, contract) and prepare for issue to the market.
• Prepare tender enquiries and work within procurement strategy.
• Collate quotes for priced tender and support cost planning and risk management.
• Meet stakeholders and subcontractors during tender periods and present priced tenders to senior directors.
• Prepare for pre/post tender meetings and ensure compliance with health and safety considerations.

Skills

Bid management

Tendering

Team collaboration

Education

QS/Estimating degree

Job description

Key Requirements

Collen are seeking to recruit a competent Estimatorto support our preconstruction and bid activities. This role is ideal for candidates who are looking to work on complex projects, across a growing region for a variety of global clients.

Core Skill Set

• The ability to work as part of a team to manage the bid from tender enquiry end to final submission
• Ability to lead all estimating aspects of a tender throughout the bid process
• Appreciation of clients and their associated client drivers is beneficial

Experience

• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role

Education

• Degree qualified in quantity surveying, estimating, construction management or a related discipline

As a member of the estimating team, you will be required to have an open and adaptable approach to developing solutions, together with excellent communication and collaboration skills. You will be key member of the preconstruction team, shaping project win strategy. You will work with local resources, regional commercial teams and the estimating department based in Dublin.

The role will be based in our Copenhagen Office in Høje Taastrup 2630, working within the estimating department, in the preconstruction department, supporting projects across the European region.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Estimating Director in Dublin, working closely with the Preconstruction Manager in Denmark, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Managing the tender bid from receipt of tender enquiry to submission of final bid
• Undertaking careful inspection of tender documents including bills of quantities, specifications, contract etc
• Working closely with the Estimating Team in the preparation of tender enquiries for issue to the market
• Working within the agreed procurement strategy
• Collating quotes for comparison and selection for inclusion in the priced tender
• Conducting risk identification, value management and cost control
• Meeting with key stakeholders and subcontractors throughout the tender period
• Developing standard prelim allowances for inclusion in the priced tender
• Working closely with the Bid and Contracts Managers and wider Operations Team to determine site logistics and prelim allowances
• Preparing budgets and cost plans in a similar manner to priced tenders
• Presenting the priced tender to the Pre-Construction Director at adjudication stage
• Preparing for pre / post tender meetings
• Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use; and assessing the implications of health and safety regulations
• The ability to work unsupervised and prepare tenders while meeting strict deadlines
• The ability to work and prepare tenders while meeting agreed deadlines
• Preparing a project handover file and presenting to the project team

Strong time management and communication skills are essential to this role, as well as computer literacy and the ability to prepare reports and administer the necessary paperwork.

Other duties

• Assisting with growing the regional supply chain by meeting suppliers and diversifying our approach to procurement
• Producing localized benchmark data for projects and packages to assist with pricing verification and trend tracking

Other requirements

• Strong written and spoken English communication skills
• Danish, Swedish, Finnish or another European language is beneficial
• Right to work in Denmark preferred. Support with permit application process will be provided
• Periodic travel will be required throughout Europe

Why Collen?

• Work as part of a diverse team delivering exceptional quality work.Work on projects and with colleagues across Europe, growing and developing the business
• Join an established business with over 200 years’ experience delivering construction projects
• This position carries the opportunity for career progression and to be part of an expanding department within the wider Group
• Opportunity to be involved in some of the most exciting projects across Europe, working with engaged enthusiastic colleagues and for some of the biggest global brands

Summary of skills

• Excellent communicator
• Willingness to take ownership of the compilation of complex bids
• A high attention to detail
• Good understanding of digital construction tools
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to manage time effectively and deliver work within agreed timelines
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload