Estimator

Avove Utilities; North East; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension

Family policies

Lifestyle benefits

Wellbeing programme

Volunteer days

Charity matched giving

Job summary

Avove Utilities in the North East (Durham office) is seeking an Estimator to join the Estimating Team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role is hybrid with a mix of office and homeworking, and requires experience with PQQs, tendering bids and producing detailed tenders.

You will use Excel and Word, communicate complex financial and contractual issues to senior management, and have a civil engineering background. A full driving license is a prerequisite.

Qualifications

• Experience with PQQs and tendering bids.
• Strong commercial awareness and numeracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the complete bid process from PQQ to tender submission.
• Assist with Approvals to ensure bids have necessary approvals.
• Produce detailed tenders and estimates from first principles within deadlines.
• Maintain tender records and change control.
• Prepare briefing packs for Operational Project Teams on successful tenders.
• Communicate programme and risk-related issues.

Skills

Tendering bids

PQQs

Excel

Word

Commercial awareness

Education

Civil Engineering background

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Working here isn't just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we'll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career.

About the role...

We have been awarded a major multi-million-pound design and build framework agreement with Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) as part of NWG's Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) £3.6 billion investment programme. As we embark on this exciting 12-year design and build framework, we are looking for an Estimator to join the Estimating Team.

This is a full-time permanent role, based in the North East from our Durham office. This role is hybrid and will involve a mix of office and homeworking.

A full valid driving license is a pre-requisite for this role.

What will your day look like...

• Assist in the complete bid process from PQQ to tender submission
• Assist with Approvals process to ensure that all bids have the necessary approvals in accordance with company procedures
• Produce detailed analytical tenders and estimates from first principles within defined timescales
• Ensure that estimating procedures are followed in the production of tenders.
• Liaise with other members of the Estimating and Operational teams to deliver high quality estimates and tender submissions
• Maintain and update records of tenders, including change control
• Prepare a comprehensive briefing pack for the Operational Project Teams on all successful tenders
• Be able to identify and communicate programme and risk related issues

About you...

You’ll have experience of PQQ's and tendering bids as well as being commercially aware and highly numerate. You’ll have good Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products especially Excel and Word. Additionally, you’ll have the ability to communicate complicated financial and contractual issues to senior management. You will be able to demonstrate your experience of producing multi-disciplined high value, high quality tender submissions and have a technical background in Civil Engineering. Knowledge of the 'NEC Suite of Contracts' would be advantageous in this role.

What’s in it for you...

We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that's not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn't fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.

• Company car/ car allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
• We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

About us...

We design, build and maintain the UK's utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.

We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.

We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks.

We are an equal opportunities employer.....

We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we're making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that.