Estimator

Tilbury Douglas; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK building and engineering firm based in London seeks a Tender Manager to oversee the preparation and submission of tenders. This role involves analyzing tender documents, preparing estimates, and risk management throughout the tendering process. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in building estimating and a relevant degree. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working, and enhanced leave options. Candidates should be prepared for Baseline Personnel Security Standard clearance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car Allowance

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Defined contribution pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexibility in working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven extensive experience in analytical building estimating across various sectors.
• Ability to manage risk and value during the tender period.
• Knowledge of BREEAM and awareness of BIM.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit tenders under various forms of procurement.
• Attend strategy meetings and visit sites to assess risks.
• Prepare tender Bills of Quantities and analytical cost estimates.

Skills

Analytical building estimating

Construction knowledge

Commercial experience

Use of Microsoft packages

Knowledge of Building Regulations

Education

HND/Degree in Construction or similar

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

The Opportunity

Responsibility for the preparation and submission of tenders, under a variety of forms of procurement.
Working as part of a team with the objective of securing profitable future workload for the business. Utilise construction knowledge and commercial experience in conjunction with other members of the bid team to ensure competitive bids. Risk and Value management during the tender period. Preparation of budgets and cost plans.

What you will be doing

• Appraisal of tender documents.
• Preparation of material and sub-contract enquiries including selection of prospective subcontractors.
• Attending strategy/opportunity meetings with project team.
• Visit site to identify site specific risks.
• Contribute to the design development process and attend design team meetings.
• Preparing tender Bills of Quantities.
• Preparation of analytical cost estimates including preliminaries.
• Prepare budgets and cost plans.
• Adjudication and comparison of sub-contractor quotations.
• Initiate technical queries and ensure design sufficiently developed to ensure accurate costings.
• Risk management throughout the tender period and preparation of the tender Risk Register.
• Value engineering throughout the design phase of design and build projects.
• Presentation of the tender to senior management at tender settlement meetings including the highlighting major commercial issues.
• Completion of tender documentation and submission of the tender.
• Ensure a smooth handover of the project to the site team.
• To support and be familiar with own role and responsibility in respect of Business Continuity Planning. Ensuring that team members are also aware of the plans and communicates same

What we will need from you

• Appropriate Construction related - HND/Degree or similar (essential).
• Competent use of Microsoft packages e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook (essential).
• Extensive experience of analytical building estimating in all sectors but to include industrial, commercial, education and health, on projects up to £value million (essential).
• All forms of contract including traditional, partnering, design & build 2 stage tenders and frameworks (essential).
• Experience of using estimating software (desirable).
• Well-developed Technical Construction Knowledge (essential).
• Knowledge of Building Regulations and other industry standards (essential).
• Develop personal skills and capability through on-going training, experience, and mentoring.
• Knowledge of BREEAM.
• Awareness of BIM.
• Cost Planning.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary
• Car Allowance
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees
• Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
  • Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Travel insurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions.

Who we are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment.

It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas a success. We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application.

We are proud to announce that we have retained our Investors in Diversity Silver Award.

Please note that this role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance which includes identity, employment history, and criminal record checks.

Please note we do not have a sponsorship licence.

We look forward to receiving your application!