Senior Planner - North East Would you like to join one of the UK's Best Big Companies as awarded by Best Companies? Murphy is currently recruiting for a Senior Planner to join our award-winning Energy team covering Power, Transmission & Distribution projects in the North East of England with projects located in Durham & Stockton on Tees. Our team is known for its extensive in-house expertise and continual drive to innovate within the industry. The Senior Planner will be accountable for ensuring that projects and tenders are effectively planned, scheduled, and monitored. Following the 'One Murphy' approach, we're able to deliver all aspects of the projects we work on. Murphy has designed, constructed, and commissioned projects for clients such as National Grid, SSE and Ørsted, on both transmission and distribution networks within the Energy sector. What you will be doing: Assimilate information and summarise it in a manner that can be used to communicate the work scope to others. Prepare a resourced programme, including reviewing the outcome for conformance with expectations and requirements. Contribute to the risk register and undertake programme risk analysis. Prepare visual material in support of planned methods. Manage personally controlled project documentation in an orderly fashion. Provide a link between all parties in regard to the planning community information Define methods and establish outputs, in consultation with the estimator and other team members, including the supply chain in appropriate circumstances. Liaise with the design engineer to establish a design brief for temporary works. Provide the estimator with a justified schedule of temporary works and other indirect cost items. Attend the bid review meeting to contribute a clear view of the work scope and the intentions for delivering it by reference to prepared material. Attending the handover meeting to contribute a clear view of the work scope and the intentions for delivering it by reference to prepared material and clear further defined tasks. In consultation with Estimator advise project team of required feedback reports and support. Who we are looking for: Experience on Civil Engineering and/or Construction projects. Experience working on HV Energy Transmission and Distribution projects. Use of planning software (P6, Asta, TILOS, QSRA). Active experience of working with a wide range of planning techniques in serving both tendering and contract delivery. A clear understanding of the commercial and contractual interfaces with the planning function. What you'll get in return Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development. 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review Above market rate contributory pension scheme Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc About Murphy Charity is at the heart of Murphy values; you will receive 2 days leave per year to donate your time to a charity of your choosing. Many teams choose to support a charity together to positively impact our communities. Access to Murphy Wellbeing: you will have access to a host of online tools, mental health trained colleagues, and if needs be external professional support because we understand that work and life offers challenges that sometimes need a little extra support. Murphy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, making Murphy a great place to work where we can all thrive. You can get involved in numerous events and even join our committee dedicated to continuously nurturing Murphy's inclusive culture. Due to the requirements of the role, in addition to our standard identity and right to work checks, successful candidates will be asked to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer we are proud to have signed up to and reduce barriers to employment for people with criminal records. J Murphy & Sons Limited is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK If you think Murphy is the place to help you thrive in a great team dedicated to delivery and engineering excellence and want to work in an inclusive team culture that rewards performance and drives personal development, apply today. If you are unable to apply online, please contact Jack Roberts on or Email:
Apr 11, 2024
Full time
Senior Planner - North East Would you like to join one of the UK's Best Big Companies as awarded by Best Companies? Murphy is currently recruiting for a Senior Planner to join our award-winning Energy team covering Power, Transmission & Distribution projects in the North East of England with projects located in Durham & Stockton on Tees. Our team is known for its extensive in-house expertise and continual drive to innovate within the industry. The Senior Planner will be accountable for ensuring that projects and tenders are effectively planned, scheduled, and monitored. Following the 'One Murphy' approach, we're able to deliver all aspects of the projects we work on. Murphy has designed, constructed, and commissioned projects for clients such as National Grid, SSE and Ørsted, on both transmission and distribution networks within the Energy sector. What you will be doing: Assimilate information and summarise it in a manner that can be used to communicate the work scope to others. Prepare a resourced programme, including reviewing the outcome for conformance with expectations and requirements. Contribute to the risk register and undertake programme risk analysis. Prepare visual material in support of planned methods. Manage personally controlled project documentation in an orderly fashion. Provide a link between all parties in regard to the planning community information Define methods and establish outputs, in consultation with the estimator and other team members, including the supply chain in appropriate circumstances. Liaise with the design engineer to establish a design brief for temporary works. Provide the estimator with a justified schedule of temporary works and other indirect cost items. Attend the bid review meeting to contribute a clear view of the work scope and the intentions for delivering it by reference to prepared material. Attending the handover meeting to contribute a clear view of the work scope and the intentions for delivering it by reference to prepared material and clear further defined tasks. In consultation with Estimator advise project team of required feedback reports and support. Who we are looking for: Experience on Civil Engineering and/or Construction projects. Experience working on HV Energy Transmission and Distribution projects. Use of planning software (P6, Asta, TILOS, QSRA). Active experience of working with a wide range of planning techniques in serving both tendering and contract delivery. A clear understanding of the commercial and contractual interfaces with the planning function. What you'll get in return Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development. 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review Above market rate contributory pension scheme Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc About Murphy Charity is at the heart of Murphy values; you will receive 2 days leave per year to donate your time to a charity of your choosing. Many teams choose to support a charity together to positively impact our communities. Access to Murphy Wellbeing: you will have access to a host of online tools, mental health trained colleagues, and if needs be external professional support because we understand that work and life offers challenges that sometimes need a little extra support. Murphy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, making Murphy a great place to work where we can all thrive. You can get involved in numerous events and even join our committee dedicated to continuously nurturing Murphy's inclusive culture. Due to the requirements of the role, in addition to our standard identity and right to work checks, successful candidates will be asked to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer we are proud to have signed up to and reduce barriers to employment for people with criminal records. J Murphy & Sons Limited is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK If you think Murphy is the place to help you thrive in a great team dedicated to delivery and engineering excellence and want to work in an inclusive team culture that rewards performance and drives personal development, apply today. If you are unable to apply online, please contact Jack Roberts on or Email:
Excellent opportunity has arisen for a Landscape Estimator, most of your work will be in London (inside the M25), great business with great vision, contact us ASAP to find out more.
The Role:
You will accurately measure PDF drawings using software such as Bluebeam (training will be provided if required), produce tender documents for pricing purposes, which reflect the requirements of the client in accordance with specifications.
Produce detailed soft and hard landscaping bills of quantities ready for submittal.
Identifying areas of risk during the tender process and present them to the Senior Estimator and Managing Director.
Attend Site visits and tender meetings with clients as required.
Chasing clients for updates on our bid submissions.
Maintaining strong and professional working relationships with existing clients and helping to build new relationships with new clients.
Most of your project will be London based (inside M25)
Part home/field based with 1-2 days per week in the office
Huge support and back up
The Company:
Privately owned and run
Very well established
Some very prestigious projects in their portfolio
Known for staff retention
The Person:
Educated to Degree/OND/HND or similar in construction, quantity surveying, hard or soft landscape construction, Horticulture is desirable.
Experience in preparing and submitting Soft/Hard Landscaping or civils groundwork tenders.
Microsoft Office skills and experience (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and basic IT skills are essential.
Good organisational skills and time management to help meet tender deadlines.
Good communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Full Clean driving licence.
The Package:
Up to £50k basic salary dependant on experience
Fuel paid for site visits
21 Days Holiday
Company Pension
Mobile
Other benefits
If you would like to know more then get in touch on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)
Feb 03, 2023
Permanent
Excellent opportunity has arisen for a Landscape Estimator, most of your work will be in London (inside the M25), great business with great vision, contact us ASAP to find out more.
The Role:
You will accurately measure PDF drawings using software such as Bluebeam (training will be provided if required), produce tender documents for pricing purposes, which reflect the requirements of the client in accordance with specifications.
Produce detailed soft and hard landscaping bills of quantities ready for submittal.
Identifying areas of risk during the tender process and present them to the Senior Estimator and Managing Director.
Attend Site visits and tender meetings with clients as required.
Chasing clients for updates on our bid submissions.
Maintaining strong and professional working relationships with existing clients and helping to build new relationships with new clients.
Most of your project will be London based (inside M25)
Part home/field based with 1-2 days per week in the office
Huge support and back up
The Company:
Privately owned and run
Very well established
Some very prestigious projects in their portfolio
Known for staff retention
The Person:
Educated to Degree/OND/HND or similar in construction, quantity surveying, hard or soft landscape construction, Horticulture is desirable.
Experience in preparing and submitting Soft/Hard Landscaping or civils groundwork tenders.
Microsoft Office skills and experience (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and basic IT skills are essential.
Good organisational skills and time management to help meet tender deadlines.
Good communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Full Clean driving licence.
The Package:
Up to £50k basic salary dependant on experience
Fuel paid for site visits
21 Days Holiday
Company Pension
Mobile
Other benefits
If you would like to know more then get in touch on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)
Construction Jobs
Windsor, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
ESTIMATOR – INTERIOR FIT OUT
The Details:
ROLE: Estimator
LOCATION: Windsor - Berkshire
SALARY: £35,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance + Package
BUSINESS TYPE: Fit Out Main Contractor
PROJECTS: Interior Fit Out – Commercial, Pharmaceutical, Hospitality + More
REFERENCE: HLP61
About Our Client:
They are an Interior Fit Out Main Contractor who pride themselves on getting to know the client, understanding the vision and putting that vision into a practical completion, all whilst heightening the experience through sharing professional knowledge. They have been established over 20 years and have a strong foothold in the West of London Interiors Fit Out market. This business is built on service and standards with repeat customers being the norm.
The Role:
The Pre-Construction team are growing due to demand. With so much work from repeat clients plus proactive business development, the company are about to go through an extended period of growth. You will become a steady pair of hands within the pre-con team and with this, typical duties may include;
* Developing client briefs and working alongside Design and Project Director teams.
* Co-ordinating resources on a project
* Full estimating and financial control on a project until handover to Contracts Understanding Construction Industry cost models and D&B methodologies.
* Form part of the ‘Pitch Team’ on specific projects
Other names for this role may include, Pre-Construction Manager
This business also requires someone who is less experienced. If this role is too senior, please still apply and you will automatically be considered for the more junior role.
The Applicant:
The ideal candidate must have:
* Experience working within an Estimating department
* Detailed understanding of software programmes including Microsoft 365 suite, particularly Excel and Power Project
It is desirable to have:
* Further education such as a Commercial Management degree
* Fit Out or internals experience, potentially from a competitor or sub-contractor.
What You Should Know:
Please advise if you feel the salary does not match your expectations but you feel you would be suited to this role. The company prides itself on employing the best so budgets can change for the right person.
This post is advertised by HLP Consulting on behalf of a client. HLP Consulting is part of the VR Group and endeavour to speak with applicants but due to the volume received this is not always possible.
If you feel your experience suits the above requirements please apply. If your experience does not suit the above role but you work with in construction, please feel free to send your CV to be considered for other or future roles
Feb 03, 2023
Permanent
ESTIMATOR – INTERIOR FIT OUT
The Details:
ROLE: Estimator
LOCATION: Windsor - Berkshire
SALARY: £35,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance + Package
BUSINESS TYPE: Fit Out Main Contractor
PROJECTS: Interior Fit Out – Commercial, Pharmaceutical, Hospitality + More
REFERENCE: HLP61
About Our Client:
They are an Interior Fit Out Main Contractor who pride themselves on getting to know the client, understanding the vision and putting that vision into a practical completion, all whilst heightening the experience through sharing professional knowledge. They have been established over 20 years and have a strong foothold in the West of London Interiors Fit Out market. This business is built on service and standards with repeat customers being the norm.
The Role:
The Pre-Construction team are growing due to demand. With so much work from repeat clients plus proactive business development, the company are about to go through an extended period of growth. You will become a steady pair of hands within the pre-con team and with this, typical duties may include;
* Developing client briefs and working alongside Design and Project Director teams.
* Co-ordinating resources on a project
* Full estimating and financial control on a project until handover to Contracts Understanding Construction Industry cost models and D&B methodologies.
* Form part of the ‘Pitch Team’ on specific projects
Other names for this role may include, Pre-Construction Manager
This business also requires someone who is less experienced. If this role is too senior, please still apply and you will automatically be considered for the more junior role.
The Applicant:
The ideal candidate must have:
* Experience working within an Estimating department
* Detailed understanding of software programmes including Microsoft 365 suite, particularly Excel and Power Project
It is desirable to have:
* Further education such as a Commercial Management degree
* Fit Out or internals experience, potentially from a competitor or sub-contractor.
What You Should Know:
Please advise if you feel the salary does not match your expectations but you feel you would be suited to this role. The company prides itself on employing the best so budgets can change for the right person.
This post is advertised by HLP Consulting on behalf of a client. HLP Consulting is part of the VR Group and endeavour to speak with applicants but due to the volume received this is not always possible.
If you feel your experience suits the above requirements please apply. If your experience does not suit the above role but you work with in construction, please feel free to send your CV to be considered for other or future roles
We are recruiting for an experienced Estimator for one of our clients in the structural steel structure sector based in East Yorkshire and due to continued growth they are looking to recruit an additional Estimator.
Working for a market leader the successful Estimator will be responsible for preparing competitive tenders and estimates for various building projects, in doing this you will consider different factors like quality assurance, materials, transportation, fabrication and labour costs to name just a few. You will be responsible for pricing all activities, tender adjudication, document submission and meeting with clients.
As part of the company's growth strategy, they require an additional Estimator to complement their Sales/Commercial team at one of their offices in North Yorkshire.
The Estimator Vacancy Key Responsibilities:
You will be a key part in the winning of new business, working closely with other departments including design, construction, sales, and contracts to provide the client with the most cost-effective tender information.
You will also be involved in preparing and delivering presentations to prospective customers and reviewing contract terms to existing clients.
This is a position where as Estimator you are growing and maintaining relationships both internally within the company and in the wider construction market.
To be successful in this Estimator role you will have at least GCSE grade C or above in English, Maths and Science, also a minimum of a HNC in construction or a commercial qualification would be preferred but not essential.
It is essential that applicants come from a position with at least 3 years of estimating or quantity surveying prior to this.
In return, on offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, the opportunity for you to feel valued and empowered at work, as well as knowing that you are employed by the UK's market leader in structural steel.
Does this sound like this could be a new and exciting opportunity for you? Apply today or contact Chris Taylor on: (phone number removed)
Feb 03, 2023
Permanent
We are recruiting for an experienced Estimator for one of our clients in the structural steel structure sector based in East Yorkshire and due to continued growth they are looking to recruit an additional Estimator.
Working for a market leader the successful Estimator will be responsible for preparing competitive tenders and estimates for various building projects, in doing this you will consider different factors like quality assurance, materials, transportation, fabrication and labour costs to name just a few. You will be responsible for pricing all activities, tender adjudication, document submission and meeting with clients.
As part of the company's growth strategy, they require an additional Estimator to complement their Sales/Commercial team at one of their offices in North Yorkshire.
The Estimator Vacancy Key Responsibilities:
You will be a key part in the winning of new business, working closely with other departments including design, construction, sales, and contracts to provide the client with the most cost-effective tender information.
You will also be involved in preparing and delivering presentations to prospective customers and reviewing contract terms to existing clients.
This is a position where as Estimator you are growing and maintaining relationships both internally within the company and in the wider construction market.
To be successful in this Estimator role you will have at least GCSE grade C or above in English, Maths and Science, also a minimum of a HNC in construction or a commercial qualification would be preferred but not essential.
It is essential that applicants come from a position with at least 3 years of estimating or quantity surveying prior to this.
In return, on offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, the opportunity for you to feel valued and empowered at work, as well as knowing that you are employed by the UK's market leader in structural steel.
Does this sound like this could be a new and exciting opportunity for you? Apply today or contact Chris Taylor on: (phone number removed)
We are recruiting for an experienced Estimator for one of our clients in the Modular Building sector based in one of their sites in North Yorkshire.
Working for a market leader the successful Estimator will be involved in the design manufacture and installation of steel framed modular equipment rooms and housings to protect critical systems equipment. Our client supply to a wide range of end users in a variety of sectors including Nuclear, Power, Oil, Gas and Rail sectors.
As part of the company's growth strategy, they require an additional Estimator to complement their Sales/Commercial team at one of their offices in North Yorkshire.
As Estimator. experience of modular or portable buildings would be advantageous but is not essential. Ideally are seeking someone with experience of estimating gained within the permanent off-site modular building sector although candidates with experience of other construction sectors would also be considered.. Most important will be your excellent Estimating skills and understanding of construction processes.
Estimator day to day responsibilities will include:
Responsibility for analytical cost estimates and tenders, from receipt of enquiry to tender submission on a variety of build projects.
Analysing drawings, specifications and other documentation to prepare comprehensive build cost estimates.
Working closely with in-house design engineers to prepare cost effective solutions to clients where required.
As Estimator preparing and submitting detailed, accurate, professionally presented, competitive and timely quotations to Sales/Commercial managers for presentation to potential customers.
Liaising with subcontractors and obtaining prices for specialist services such as M&E HVAC etc.
Ensuring the timely completion and submission of quotations.
For more information on this fantastic Estimator role please apply now or contact Chris Taylor on: (phone number removed)
Feb 03, 2023
Permanent
We are recruiting for an experienced Estimator for one of our clients in the Modular Building sector based in one of their sites in North Yorkshire.
Working for a market leader the successful Estimator will be involved in the design manufacture and installation of steel framed modular equipment rooms and housings to protect critical systems equipment. Our client supply to a wide range of end users in a variety of sectors including Nuclear, Power, Oil, Gas and Rail sectors.
As part of the company's growth strategy, they require an additional Estimator to complement their Sales/Commercial team at one of their offices in North Yorkshire.
As Estimator. experience of modular or portable buildings would be advantageous but is not essential. Ideally are seeking someone with experience of estimating gained within the permanent off-site modular building sector although candidates with experience of other construction sectors would also be considered.. Most important will be your excellent Estimating skills and understanding of construction processes.
Estimator day to day responsibilities will include:
Responsibility for analytical cost estimates and tenders, from receipt of enquiry to tender submission on a variety of build projects.
Analysing drawings, specifications and other documentation to prepare comprehensive build cost estimates.
Working closely with in-house design engineers to prepare cost effective solutions to clients where required.
As Estimator preparing and submitting detailed, accurate, professionally presented, competitive and timely quotations to Sales/Commercial managers for presentation to potential customers.
Liaising with subcontractors and obtaining prices for specialist services such as M&E HVAC etc.
Ensuring the timely completion and submission of quotations.
For more information on this fantastic Estimator role please apply now or contact Chris Taylor on: (phone number removed)
Job Title: M+E Manager
Department: Pre construction
Location/Region: Midlands
Salary - Up to £50K plus package
About the company:
Amazing Culture and fast growing Main contractor, with over 400 staff in the UK, turning over 450 million working on average project sizes of £25 million. Great opportunities to progress and develop and stabilise your career. Multi-Sector focus, with strong business leader and vision for the future.
Day to Day - in a nutshell
Ensuring the successful delivery of building services throughout the pre-construction phase. Acting as subject matter expert for all things MEP to support a range of projects, giving guidance and identifying any potential problems relating to the building services, working closely with our site teams and leaders within the business to drive improvements to our pre-construction Building Services processes & strategy.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Consider the impacts and process if the building is determined a High-Risk Building (HRB)
* Attend site visits |Recommend a strategy for services delivery
* Ensure detailed pricing schedule is produced
* Raise services Requests for Information | Review BREEAM/SBEM/CSH situation
* Review fire protection design and ensure in accordance with site wide strategy, and review active and passive arrangements, with coordination with fire penetration seals
* Review and ensure requirements of Reg 38 implemented for MEP deliverables
* Provide input into the project risk/opportunity register | Review incoming and existing services situation
* Identify value engineering options Consider implications - not limited to but particularly on HRB projects where under the proposed new regulatory regime (Gateway approvals) deviations from design intent will need to be substantiated and follow a statutory approval process
* Review sub-contractor tender returns
* Produce cost comparison and liaise with project estimator
* Advise of appropriate clarifications and exclusions
Qualifications/Experience
* Minimum of 3/4 years relevant industry experience
* Member of an industry related professional body (e.g. CIBSE, ASHRAE, IEE)
* Working towards MCIOB / CIBSE
* Strong design experience.
* Excellent IT skills - proficient in suite of Microsoft programmes (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Awareness of and adherence to company policies and health and safety requirements.
* Strong understanding of the construction process
* Has strong problem solving and considered decision-making skills
* Methodical, analytical and organised with an attention to detail
* Ability to work under pressure
Next Step
Apply online sending cover letter ideally and updated CV. Please call (phone number removed) ask for David Blears talk in more detail about this role and any other role you've seen you may be interested on
Setsquare is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Feb 03, 2023
Permanent
Job Title: M+E Manager
Department: Pre construction
Location/Region: Midlands
Salary - Up to £50K plus package
About the company:
Amazing Culture and fast growing Main contractor, with over 400 staff in the UK, turning over 450 million working on average project sizes of £25 million. Great opportunities to progress and develop and stabilise your career. Multi-Sector focus, with strong business leader and vision for the future.
Day to Day - in a nutshell
Ensuring the successful delivery of building services throughout the pre-construction phase. Acting as subject matter expert for all things MEP to support a range of projects, giving guidance and identifying any potential problems relating to the building services, working closely with our site teams and leaders within the business to drive improvements to our pre-construction Building Services processes & strategy.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Consider the impacts and process if the building is determined a High-Risk Building (HRB)
* Attend site visits |Recommend a strategy for services delivery
* Ensure detailed pricing schedule is produced
* Raise services Requests for Information | Review BREEAM/SBEM/CSH situation
* Review fire protection design and ensure in accordance with site wide strategy, and review active and passive arrangements, with coordination with fire penetration seals
* Review and ensure requirements of Reg 38 implemented for MEP deliverables
* Provide input into the project risk/opportunity register | Review incoming and existing services situation
* Identify value engineering options Consider implications - not limited to but particularly on HRB projects where under the proposed new regulatory regime (Gateway approvals) deviations from design intent will need to be substantiated and follow a statutory approval process
* Review sub-contractor tender returns
* Produce cost comparison and liaise with project estimator
* Advise of appropriate clarifications and exclusions
Qualifications/Experience
* Minimum of 3/4 years relevant industry experience
* Member of an industry related professional body (e.g. CIBSE, ASHRAE, IEE)
* Working towards MCIOB / CIBSE
* Strong design experience.
* Excellent IT skills - proficient in suite of Microsoft programmes (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Awareness of and adherence to company policies and health and safety requirements.
* Strong understanding of the construction process
* Has strong problem solving and considered decision-making skills
* Methodical, analytical and organised with an attention to detail
* Ability to work under pressure
Next Step
Apply online sending cover letter ideally and updated CV. Please call (phone number removed) ask for David Blears talk in more detail about this role and any other role you've seen you may be interested on
Setsquare is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Construction Jobs
City Of Manchester, Greater Manchester
Job Title: Senior Estimator
Department: Estimating
Reports to: Estimating Director
Location/Region: North West
Salary - Up to £85K
About them the company:
Amazing Culture and fast growing Main contractor, with over 400 staff in the UK, turning over 450 million working on average project sizes of £25 million. Great opportunities to progress and develop and stabilise your career. Multi-Sector focus, with strong business leader and vision for the future.
Day to day
This role is focused on preparing and winning the larger and more complex tenders for the business, managing robust and long-term relationships with clients and internal teams in line with the general strategy. To work across different workstreams and ensure all decisions are made based on accurate future cost forecasts.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Lead the resources on a tenders, with a high degree of commercial acumen and skill
* To be accountable for and ensure estimates produced are robust
* To lead and prepare the complete commercial and pricing element of a tender or cost plan and coordinate external resources
* Undertake the production of tender submission documents, take the lead commercially, attend pre-tender and post tender interviews with both internal management and clients and attend internal adjudication and tender progress meetings
* Manage the estimate process and resources with a high degree of commercial acumen and skill
* Report on progress of the tender via weekly estimating meetings
* To identify opportunities to add value throughout the project process, as well as identifying and escalating risks
Qualifications/Experience
* A degree (or equivalent) in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or extensive experience
* Minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience
* Awareness of and adherence to company policies and health and safety requirements
* Experience gained in complex and geographically dispersed construction or built environment businesses
* Excellent IT skills - proficient in Microsoft suite of programmes (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Conquest)
* Has strong problem solving and considered decision-making skills
* Methodical, analytical and organised with an attention to detail
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Next Step
Please contact David Blears on (phone number removed) or if you'd like to recommend someone that may be interested in hearing more about this role - please feel free to call me initially and I'll follow up myself - referral fees will be paid for successfully introducing someone that lead directly to a placement into a role.
Setsquare is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Feb 03, 2023
Permanent
Job Title: Senior Estimator
Department: Estimating
Reports to: Estimating Director
Location/Region: North West
Salary - Up to £85K
About them the company:
Amazing Culture and fast growing Main contractor, with over 400 staff in the UK, turning over 450 million working on average project sizes of £25 million. Great opportunities to progress and develop and stabilise your career. Multi-Sector focus, with strong business leader and vision for the future.
Day to day
This role is focused on preparing and winning the larger and more complex tenders for the business, managing robust and long-term relationships with clients and internal teams in line with the general strategy. To work across different workstreams and ensure all decisions are made based on accurate future cost forecasts.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Lead the resources on a tenders, with a high degree of commercial acumen and skill
* To be accountable for and ensure estimates produced are robust
* To lead and prepare the complete commercial and pricing element of a tender or cost plan and coordinate external resources
* Undertake the production of tender submission documents, take the lead commercially, attend pre-tender and post tender interviews with both internal management and clients and attend internal adjudication and tender progress meetings
* Manage the estimate process and resources with a high degree of commercial acumen and skill
* Report on progress of the tender via weekly estimating meetings
* To identify opportunities to add value throughout the project process, as well as identifying and escalating risks
Qualifications/Experience
* A degree (or equivalent) in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or extensive experience
* Minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience
* Awareness of and adherence to company policies and health and safety requirements
* Experience gained in complex and geographically dispersed construction or built environment businesses
* Excellent IT skills - proficient in Microsoft suite of programmes (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Conquest)
* Has strong problem solving and considered decision-making skills
* Methodical, analytical and organised with an attention to detail
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Next Step
Please contact David Blears on (phone number removed) or if you'd like to recommend someone that may be interested in hearing more about this role - please feel free to call me initially and I'll follow up myself - referral fees will be paid for successfully introducing someone that lead directly to a placement into a role.
Setsquare is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Bid Writer/Assistant
Kent
£Comp. DOE
Company
A principal contractor that has been established since the mid 1990’s that are financially secure having followed a controlled growth pattern and have heavily invested back within the business instead of borrowing. They have an extensive and enviable client base that has been developed from repeat business and recommendation. They complete a variety of projects within the health, education, commercial and residential sectors to include design and build, new build, refurbishment and alterations works with values ranging from £100k to £10m plus. They have a reputation for the investment, training and development of their employees and actively encourage development from within.
Bid Writer/Assistant
A unique opportunity has arisen for an individual to join this principal contractor seeking to develop their pre-construction team during this period of planned growth to work with the Pre-Construction Team.
The primary objective will be to develop and complete Pre-Qualification Questionnaires and Invitation to Tender documents, with the focus on providing a compliant and accurate bid to imposed deadlines. You will work as part of a team, assisting the delivery of high quality bids in order to maximise the chance of securing new contracts.
The main responsibilities are assisting with:
* Preparing pre-qualification questionnaire submissions
* Providing tendering support, completing the quality content of tender submissions and developing an overall document for submission
* Producing case studies for completed projects
* Maintaining an answer library and suite of information
* Maintaining the CRM database
* Assisting with developing marketing material including information packs, brochures, invites, banners, newsletters
* Assisting the Marketing Manager with external communication (social media and website)
Essential Skill Requirements:
* Experience in bid writing or other writing roles
* Creative writer and communicator, able to deliver a message to differing audiences
* Must have meticulous attention to detail and be able to deliver highly accurate work, often to tight deadlines
* Able to manage and prioritise own workload with ability to multi-task effectively, working alone and as part of the team
* Proficient in Microsoft products including Word, Powerpoint and Excel
* Experience in using Adobe Creative Cloud Suite including Indesign, Photoshop or Illustrator
This is an excellent and rare opportunity for someone with relevant skills and experience looking to join an innovative contractor that have a reputation for investment within their staff and excellent rewards.
Please forward a current CV in the first instance.
MSB Recruitment Ltd is an Employment Agency working within the building and civil engineering sectors throughout the UK.
Buyer / Senior Buyer / Procurement / Assistant Site Manager / Site Manager / Senior Site Manager / Project Manager / Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Trainee Quantity Surveyor/ SQS / Senior QS / Estimator / Estimator / Commercial Assistant / Planner / SHEQ / Construction / Highways / Build / Utilities / New Build / Refurbishment / D&B / Fit-Out / Historical / Residential / Education / Leisure / Commercial / Industrial / Health / Bid Writer / Business Development Manager / Reinstatement / Surfacing / Highways / Civil Engineering / Works Manager / Reinstatement Manager / NRSWA / Utilities / Business Development / Bid Management Assistant / Bid Writer
Sep 15, 2022
Permanent
Bid Writer/Assistant
Kent
£Comp. DOE
Company
A principal contractor that has been established since the mid 1990’s that are financially secure having followed a controlled growth pattern and have heavily invested back within the business instead of borrowing. They have an extensive and enviable client base that has been developed from repeat business and recommendation. They complete a variety of projects within the health, education, commercial and residential sectors to include design and build, new build, refurbishment and alterations works with values ranging from £100k to £10m plus. They have a reputation for the investment, training and development of their employees and actively encourage development from within.
Bid Writer/Assistant
A unique opportunity has arisen for an individual to join this principal contractor seeking to develop their pre-construction team during this period of planned growth to work with the Pre-Construction Team.
The primary objective will be to develop and complete Pre-Qualification Questionnaires and Invitation to Tender documents, with the focus on providing a compliant and accurate bid to imposed deadlines. You will work as part of a team, assisting the delivery of high quality bids in order to maximise the chance of securing new contracts.
The main responsibilities are assisting with:
* Preparing pre-qualification questionnaire submissions
* Providing tendering support, completing the quality content of tender submissions and developing an overall document for submission
* Producing case studies for completed projects
* Maintaining an answer library and suite of information
* Maintaining the CRM database
* Assisting with developing marketing material including information packs, brochures, invites, banners, newsletters
* Assisting the Marketing Manager with external communication (social media and website)
Essential Skill Requirements:
* Experience in bid writing or other writing roles
* Creative writer and communicator, able to deliver a message to differing audiences
* Must have meticulous attention to detail and be able to deliver highly accurate work, often to tight deadlines
* Able to manage and prioritise own workload with ability to multi-task effectively, working alone and as part of the team
* Proficient in Microsoft products including Word, Powerpoint and Excel
* Experience in using Adobe Creative Cloud Suite including Indesign, Photoshop or Illustrator
This is an excellent and rare opportunity for someone with relevant skills and experience looking to join an innovative contractor that have a reputation for investment within their staff and excellent rewards.
Please forward a current CV in the first instance.
MSB Recruitment Ltd is an Employment Agency working within the building and civil engineering sectors throughout the UK.
Buyer / Senior Buyer / Procurement / Assistant Site Manager / Site Manager / Senior Site Manager / Project Manager / Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Trainee Quantity Surveyor/ SQS / Senior QS / Estimator / Estimator / Commercial Assistant / Planner / SHEQ / Construction / Highways / Build / Utilities / New Build / Refurbishment / D&B / Fit-Out / Historical / Residential / Education / Leisure / Commercial / Industrial / Health / Bid Writer / Business Development Manager / Reinstatement / Surfacing / Highways / Civil Engineering / Works Manager / Reinstatement Manager / NRSWA / Utilities / Business Development / Bid Management Assistant / Bid Writer
Construction Jobs
Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire
My client is a World leading Construction and Civil Engineering Company.
They are presently seeking a Temporary Works Design Engineer / Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer. Their HQ is located near Swindon, although this is a hybrid role with working from home arrangements permitted.
Their core project areas are;
* Highways
* Structures
* Rail Infrastructure
* Power & Energy
* Tunnelling
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The primary role is to support projects by carrying out a variety of temporary works designs.
The successful individual will in turn will support the training and mentoring of new appointed temporary works designers and graduates working in the Technical Services department.
In addition, the function of all engineers based at head office is to assist with the preparation of tenders as part of the Work Winning team.
This could include:
* Development of methodology and sequence
* Identifying and assessing temporary works
* Logistics planning
* Assessing overhead requirements
* Liaison with the supply chain
* Assisting and advising the bid manager, estimator and planner
* Liaison with Operations teams including project based engineers.
In addition to the primary role our head office engineers have the opportunity to spend time in various technical services functions following assessment.
These include:
* Design Management
* Planning
* BIM
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Brief project staff on company temporary works procedures to the appropriate level
Review project temporary works records and highlight where issues are arising
REQUIRED PROJECT KNOWLEDGE
Must have spent 24 months completing designs as part of a consultancy or temporary works design department
Will have substantial site based construction experience.
Will have good appreciation of supply temporary works capabilities and relevant specialisms.
Understands the Principal Designer Duties including ERIC
BENEFITS
Competitive basic salary
Company car or generous car allowance
Company pension scheme
Private healthcare
Training & Progression
Paid holidays to include bank holidays
Sep 15, 2022
Permanent
My client is a World leading Construction and Civil Engineering Company.
They are presently seeking a Temporary Works Design Engineer / Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer. Their HQ is located near Swindon, although this is a hybrid role with working from home arrangements permitted.
Their core project areas are;
* Highways
* Structures
* Rail Infrastructure
* Power & Energy
* Tunnelling
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The primary role is to support projects by carrying out a variety of temporary works designs.
The successful individual will in turn will support the training and mentoring of new appointed temporary works designers and graduates working in the Technical Services department.
In addition, the function of all engineers based at head office is to assist with the preparation of tenders as part of the Work Winning team.
This could include:
* Development of methodology and sequence
* Identifying and assessing temporary works
* Logistics planning
* Assessing overhead requirements
* Liaison with the supply chain
* Assisting and advising the bid manager, estimator and planner
* Liaison with Operations teams including project based engineers.
In addition to the primary role our head office engineers have the opportunity to spend time in various technical services functions following assessment.
These include:
* Design Management
* Planning
* BIM
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Brief project staff on company temporary works procedures to the appropriate level
Review project temporary works records and highlight where issues are arising
REQUIRED PROJECT KNOWLEDGE
Must have spent 24 months completing designs as part of a consultancy or temporary works design department
Will have substantial site based construction experience.
Will have good appreciation of supply temporary works capabilities and relevant specialisms.
Understands the Principal Designer Duties including ERIC
BENEFITS
Competitive basic salary
Company car or generous car allowance
Company pension scheme
Private healthcare
Training & Progression
Paid holidays to include bank holidays
My client is a World leading Construction and Civil Engineering Company.
They are presently seeking a Temporary Works Design Engineer / Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer to work out of their Head Office in Hertfordshire.
Their core project areas are;
* Highways
* Structures
* Rail Infrastructure
* Power & Energy
* Tunneling
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The primary role is to support projects by carrying out a variety of temporary works designs.
The successful individual will in turn will support the training and mentoring of new appointed temporary works designers and graduates working in the Technical Services department.
In addition, the function of all engineers based at head office is to assist with the preparation of tenders as part of the Work Winning team.
This could include:
* Development of methodology and sequence
* Identifying and assessing temporary works
* Logistics planning
* Assessing overhead requirements
* Liaison with the supply chain
* Assisting and advising the bid manager, estimator and planner
* Liaison with Operations teams including project based engineers.
In addition to the primary role our head office engineers have the opportunity to spend time in various technical services functions following assessment.
These include:
* Design Management
* Planning
* BIM
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Brief project staff on company temporary works procedures to the appropriate level
Review project temporary works records and highlight where issues are arising
REQUIRED PROJECT KNOWLEDGE
Must have spent 24 months completing designs as part of a consultancy or temporary works design department
Will have substantial site based construction experience.
Will have good appreciation of supply temporary works capabilities and relevant specialisms.
Understands the Principal Designer Duties including ERIC
BENEFITS
Competitive basic salary
Company car or generous car allowance
Company pension scheme
Private healthcare
Training & Progression
Paid holidays to include bank holidays
Sep 15, 2022
Permanent
My client is a World leading Construction and Civil Engineering Company.
They are presently seeking a Temporary Works Design Engineer / Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer to work out of their Head Office in Hertfordshire.
Their core project areas are;
* Highways
* Structures
* Rail Infrastructure
* Power & Energy
* Tunneling
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The primary role is to support projects by carrying out a variety of temporary works designs.
The successful individual will in turn will support the training and mentoring of new appointed temporary works designers and graduates working in the Technical Services department.
In addition, the function of all engineers based at head office is to assist with the preparation of tenders as part of the Work Winning team.
This could include:
* Development of methodology and sequence
* Identifying and assessing temporary works
* Logistics planning
* Assessing overhead requirements
* Liaison with the supply chain
* Assisting and advising the bid manager, estimator and planner
* Liaison with Operations teams including project based engineers.
In addition to the primary role our head office engineers have the opportunity to spend time in various technical services functions following assessment.
These include:
* Design Management
* Planning
* BIM
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Brief project staff on company temporary works procedures to the appropriate level
Review project temporary works records and highlight where issues are arising
REQUIRED PROJECT KNOWLEDGE
Must have spent 24 months completing designs as part of a consultancy or temporary works design department
Will have substantial site based construction experience.
Will have good appreciation of supply temporary works capabilities and relevant specialisms.
Understands the Principal Designer Duties including ERIC
BENEFITS
Competitive basic salary
Company car or generous car allowance
Company pension scheme
Private healthcare
Training & Progression
Paid holidays to include bank holidays
My client is a World a Leading Construction & Civil Engineering Company.
They are presently looking to recruit, on a permanent basis an experienced Bid manager with a strong grasp of Civil Engineering Projects ideally in their core sectors of Highways, Rail, and Tunnelling.
My client supports a hybrid working environment and therefore the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work from home two days per week.
Role Accountabilities;
* Drive and energise the bid team to achieve a successful outcome for each allocated tender. Following designated processes and best practice in place within organisation.
* Continually evaluate winning strategy and direct team and resources to focus on activities which will enhance chance of bid success
* Arrange all necessary internal meetings – Kickoff / Settlement and others identified in work winning process. (use outo
* Agree Bid Budget and monitor expenditure.
* Manage tender programme.
* Produce actions and appoint individuals to complete relevant items arising from the meetings / minutes. Drive actions to completion.
* Undertake corporate approval process in conjunction with Work Winning Director
* Communication link to Client / Employers Agent + when we speak and don’t speak with Third Parties
* Keep senior management informed of development on tender and gain acceptance of key decision points
* Issue Ops / Commercial / Temp Works / Specialist third party briefs Identify Estimator and Planner requirements where necessary.
* Communication management and interface with joint venture partners and key supply chain
* Oversee designers Brief in conjunction with Technical Services
* Manage designers where necessary to achieve optimum solutions
* Involvement in appointment of specialist third parties
* Participate in review of suppliers to receive tender enquiries
* Oversee and be involved with tender commercial strategy
* Manage Risk / Opportunity including commercial
* Work with commercial manager to understand route map to deliver margin set within business plan
* Decide what queries we raise (or do not raise) in line with the tender strategy
* Arrange and co-ordinate tender and post-tender meetings / interviews with the Client / Employers Agent
* Ensure that the correct resources for the Quality Submission are in place and that timescales are met. (Deliverables tracker in place prior to kickoff)
* Manage / take part in the review of the Quality Submission
* Tender feedback and dissemination once the result is known
* Handover to the project delivery team for successful tenders
* Use and follow formal meeting agendas and save presentations as powerpoint slides onto corporate database.
Required Experience;
Sound knowledge of the UK construction market
Knowledge of relevant legislation
Knowledge of Civil Engineering Projects
Commercial awareness of different forms of contract
Strong presentation and Client communication skills
Sound knowledge of the company governance and procedural requirements for work Winning.
5+ years’ experience in Construction
Good communication skills (written, oral)
Ability to present to Clients
Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or another relevant subject matter
Benefits:
Competitive basic salary
Company car or generous car allowance
Company Pension Scheme
Private Heathcare
Training & Career Development
Paid Holidays to include Bank Holidays
Sep 15, 2022
Permanent
My client is a World a Leading Construction & Civil Engineering Company.
They are presently looking to recruit, on a permanent basis an experienced Bid manager with a strong grasp of Civil Engineering Projects ideally in their core sectors of Highways, Rail, and Tunnelling.
My client supports a hybrid working environment and therefore the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work from home two days per week.
Role Accountabilities;
* Drive and energise the bid team to achieve a successful outcome for each allocated tender. Following designated processes and best practice in place within organisation.
* Continually evaluate winning strategy and direct team and resources to focus on activities which will enhance chance of bid success
* Arrange all necessary internal meetings – Kickoff / Settlement and others identified in work winning process. (use outo
* Agree Bid Budget and monitor expenditure.
* Manage tender programme.
* Produce actions and appoint individuals to complete relevant items arising from the meetings / minutes. Drive actions to completion.
* Undertake corporate approval process in conjunction with Work Winning Director
* Communication link to Client / Employers Agent + when we speak and don’t speak with Third Parties
* Keep senior management informed of development on tender and gain acceptance of key decision points
* Issue Ops / Commercial / Temp Works / Specialist third party briefs Identify Estimator and Planner requirements where necessary.
* Communication management and interface with joint venture partners and key supply chain
* Oversee designers Brief in conjunction with Technical Services
* Manage designers where necessary to achieve optimum solutions
* Involvement in appointment of specialist third parties
* Participate in review of suppliers to receive tender enquiries
* Oversee and be involved with tender commercial strategy
* Manage Risk / Opportunity including commercial
* Work with commercial manager to understand route map to deliver margin set within business plan
* Decide what queries we raise (or do not raise) in line with the tender strategy
* Arrange and co-ordinate tender and post-tender meetings / interviews with the Client / Employers Agent
* Ensure that the correct resources for the Quality Submission are in place and that timescales are met. (Deliverables tracker in place prior to kickoff)
* Manage / take part in the review of the Quality Submission
* Tender feedback and dissemination once the result is known
* Handover to the project delivery team for successful tenders
* Use and follow formal meeting agendas and save presentations as powerpoint slides onto corporate database.
Required Experience;
Sound knowledge of the UK construction market
Knowledge of relevant legislation
Knowledge of Civil Engineering Projects
Commercial awareness of different forms of contract
Strong presentation and Client communication skills
Sound knowledge of the company governance and procedural requirements for work Winning.
5+ years’ experience in Construction
Good communication skills (written, oral)
Ability to present to Clients
Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or another relevant subject matter
Benefits:
Competitive basic salary
Company car or generous car allowance
Company Pension Scheme
Private Heathcare
Training & Career Development
Paid Holidays to include Bank Holidays
Bid Writer/Assistant
Kent
£Comp. DOE
Company
A principal contractor that has been established since the mid 1990’s that are financially secure having followed a controlled growth pattern and have heavily invested back within the business instead of borrowing. They have an extensive and enviable client base that has been developed from repeat business and recommendation. They complete a variety of projects within the health, education, commercial and residential sectors to include design and build, new build, refurbishment and alterations works with values ranging from £100k to £10m plus. They have a reputation for the investment, training and development of their employees and actively encourage development from within.
Bid Writer/Assistant
A unique opportunity has arisen for an individual to join this principal contractor seeking to develop their pre-construction team during this period of planned growth to work with the Pre-Construction Team.
The primary objective will be to develop and complete Pre-Qualification Questionnaires and Invitation to Tender documents, with the focus on providing a compliant and accurate bid to imposed deadlines. You will work as part of a team, assisting the delivery of high quality bids in order to maximise the chance of securing new contracts.
The main responsibilities are assisting with:
* Preparing pre-qualification questionnaire submissions
* Providing tendering support, completing the quality content of tender submissions and developing an overall document for submission
* Producing case studies for completed projects
* Maintaining an answer library and suite of information
* Maintaining the CRM database
* Assisting with developing marketing material including information packs, brochures, invites, banners, newsletters
* Assisting the Marketing Manager with external communication (social media and website)
Essential Skill Requirements:
* Experience in bid writing or other writing roles
* Creative writer and communicator, able to deliver a message to differing audiences
* Must have meticulous attention to detail and be able to deliver highly accurate work, often to tight deadlines
* Able to manage and prioritise own workload with ability to multi-task effectively, working alone and as part of the team
* Proficient in Microsoft products including Word, Powerpoint and Excel
* Experience in using Adobe Creative Cloud Suite including Indesign, Photoshop or Illustrator
This is an excellent and rare opportunity for someone with relevant skills and experience looking to join an innovative contractor that have a reputation for investment within their staff and excellent rewards.
Please forward a current CV in the first instance.
MSB Recruitment Ltd is an Employment Agency working within the building and civil engineering sectors throughout the UK.
Buyer / Senior Buyer / Procurement / Assistant Site Manager / Site Manager / Senior Site Manager / Project Manager / Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Trainee Quantity Surveyor/ SQS / Senior QS / Estimator / Estimator / Commercial Assistant / Planner / SHEQ / Construction / Highways / Build / Utilities / New Build / Refurbishment / D&B / Fit-Out / Historical / Residential / Education / Leisure / Commercial / Industrial / Health / Bid Writer / Business Development Manager / Reinstatement / Surfacing / Highways / Civil Engineering / Works Manager / Reinstatement Manager / NRSWA / Utilities / Business Development / Bid Management Assistant / Bid Writer
Sep 15, 2022
Permanent
Bid Writer/Assistant
Kent
£Comp. DOE
Company
A principal contractor that has been established since the mid 1990’s that are financially secure having followed a controlled growth pattern and have heavily invested back within the business instead of borrowing. They have an extensive and enviable client base that has been developed from repeat business and recommendation. They complete a variety of projects within the health, education, commercial and residential sectors to include design and build, new build, refurbishment and alterations works with values ranging from £100k to £10m plus. They have a reputation for the investment, training and development of their employees and actively encourage development from within.
Bid Writer/Assistant
A unique opportunity has arisen for an individual to join this principal contractor seeking to develop their pre-construction team during this period of planned growth to work with the Pre-Construction Team.
The primary objective will be to develop and complete Pre-Qualification Questionnaires and Invitation to Tender documents, with the focus on providing a compliant and accurate bid to imposed deadlines. You will work as part of a team, assisting the delivery of high quality bids in order to maximise the chance of securing new contracts.
The main responsibilities are assisting with:
* Preparing pre-qualification questionnaire submissions
* Providing tendering support, completing the quality content of tender submissions and developing an overall document for submission
* Producing case studies for completed projects
* Maintaining an answer library and suite of information
* Maintaining the CRM database
* Assisting with developing marketing material including information packs, brochures, invites, banners, newsletters
* Assisting the Marketing Manager with external communication (social media and website)
Essential Skill Requirements:
* Experience in bid writing or other writing roles
* Creative writer and communicator, able to deliver a message to differing audiences
* Must have meticulous attention to detail and be able to deliver highly accurate work, often to tight deadlines
* Able to manage and prioritise own workload with ability to multi-task effectively, working alone and as part of the team
* Proficient in Microsoft products including Word, Powerpoint and Excel
* Experience in using Adobe Creative Cloud Suite including Indesign, Photoshop or Illustrator
This is an excellent and rare opportunity for someone with relevant skills and experience looking to join an innovative contractor that have a reputation for investment within their staff and excellent rewards.
Please forward a current CV in the first instance.
MSB Recruitment Ltd is an Employment Agency working within the building and civil engineering sectors throughout the UK.
Buyer / Senior Buyer / Procurement / Assistant Site Manager / Site Manager / Senior Site Manager / Project Manager / Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Trainee Quantity Surveyor/ SQS / Senior QS / Estimator / Estimator / Commercial Assistant / Planner / SHEQ / Construction / Highways / Build / Utilities / New Build / Refurbishment / D&B / Fit-Out / Historical / Residential / Education / Leisure / Commercial / Industrial / Health / Bid Writer / Business Development Manager / Reinstatement / Surfacing / Highways / Civil Engineering / Works Manager / Reinstatement Manager / NRSWA / Utilities / Business Development / Bid Management Assistant / Bid Writer
Construction Jobs
Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire
My client is a World leading Construction and Civil Engineering Company.
They are presently seeking a Temporary Works Design Engineer / Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer. Their HQ is located near Swindon, although this is a hybrid role with working from home arrangements permitted.
Their core project areas are;
* Highways
* Structures
* Rail Infrastructure
* Power & Energy
* Tunnelling
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The primary role is to support projects by carrying out a variety of temporary works designs.
The successful individual will in turn will support the training and mentoring of new appointed temporary works designers and graduates working in the Technical Services department.
In addition, the function of all engineers based at head office is to assist with the preparation of tenders as part of the Work Winning team.
This could include:
* Development of methodology and sequence
* Identifying and assessing temporary works
* Logistics planning
* Assessing overhead requirements
* Liaison with the supply chain
* Assisting and advising the bid manager, estimator and planner
* Liaison with Operations teams including project based engineers.
In addition to the primary role our head office engineers have the opportunity to spend time in various technical services functions following assessment.
These include:
* Design Management
* Planning
* BIM
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Brief project staff on company temporary works procedures to the appropriate level
Review project temporary works records and highlight where issues are arising
REQUIRED PROJECT KNOWLEDGE
Must have spent 24 months completing designs as part of a consultancy or temporary works design department
Will have substantial site based construction experience.
Will have good appreciation of supply temporary works capabilities and relevant specialisms.
Understands the Principal Designer Duties including ERIC
BENEFITS
Competitive basic salary
Company car or generous car allowance
Company pension scheme
Private healthcare
Training & Progression
Paid holidays to include bank holidays
Sep 15, 2022
Permanent
My client is a World leading Construction and Civil Engineering Company.
They are presently seeking a Temporary Works Design Engineer / Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer. Their HQ is located near Swindon, although this is a hybrid role with working from home arrangements permitted.
Their core project areas are;
* Highways
* Structures
* Rail Infrastructure
* Power & Energy
* Tunnelling
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The primary role is to support projects by carrying out a variety of temporary works designs.
The successful individual will in turn will support the training and mentoring of new appointed temporary works designers and graduates working in the Technical Services department.
In addition, the function of all engineers based at head office is to assist with the preparation of tenders as part of the Work Winning team.
This could include:
* Development of methodology and sequence
* Identifying and assessing temporary works
* Logistics planning
* Assessing overhead requirements
* Liaison with the supply chain
* Assisting and advising the bid manager, estimator and planner
* Liaison with Operations teams including project based engineers.
In addition to the primary role our head office engineers have the opportunity to spend time in various technical services functions following assessment.
These include:
* Design Management
* Planning
* BIM
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Brief project staff on company temporary works procedures to the appropriate level
Review project temporary works records and highlight where issues are arising
REQUIRED PROJECT KNOWLEDGE
Must have spent 24 months completing designs as part of a consultancy or temporary works design department
Will have substantial site based construction experience.
Will have good appreciation of supply temporary works capabilities and relevant specialisms.
Understands the Principal Designer Duties including ERIC
BENEFITS
Competitive basic salary
Company car or generous car allowance
Company pension scheme
Private healthcare
Training & Progression
Paid holidays to include bank holidays
My client is a World leading Construction and Civil Engineering Company.
They are presently seeking a Temporary Works Design Engineer / Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer to work out of their Head Office in Hertfordshire.
Their core project areas are;
* Highways
* Structures
* Rail Infrastructure
* Power & Energy
* Tunneling
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The primary role is to support projects by carrying out a variety of temporary works designs.
The successful individual will in turn will support the training and mentoring of new appointed temporary works designers and graduates working in the Technical Services department.
In addition, the function of all engineers based at head office is to assist with the preparation of tenders as part of the Work Winning team.
This could include:
* Development of methodology and sequence
* Identifying and assessing temporary works
* Logistics planning
* Assessing overhead requirements
* Liaison with the supply chain
* Assisting and advising the bid manager, estimator and planner
* Liaison with Operations teams including project based engineers.
In addition to the primary role our head office engineers have the opportunity to spend time in various technical services functions following assessment.
These include:
* Design Management
* Planning
* BIM
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Brief project staff on company temporary works procedures to the appropriate level
Review project temporary works records and highlight where issues are arising
REQUIRED PROJECT KNOWLEDGE
Must have spent 24 months completing designs as part of a consultancy or temporary works design department
Will have substantial site based construction experience.
Will have good appreciation of supply temporary works capabilities and relevant specialisms.
Understands the Principal Designer Duties including ERIC
BENEFITS
Competitive basic salary
Company car or generous car allowance
Company pension scheme
Private healthcare
Training & Progression
Paid holidays to include bank holidays
Sep 15, 2022
Permanent
My client is a World leading Construction and Civil Engineering Company.
They are presently seeking a Temporary Works Design Engineer / Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer to work out of their Head Office in Hertfordshire.
Their core project areas are;
* Highways
* Structures
* Rail Infrastructure
* Power & Energy
* Tunneling
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The primary role is to support projects by carrying out a variety of temporary works designs.
The successful individual will in turn will support the training and mentoring of new appointed temporary works designers and graduates working in the Technical Services department.
In addition, the function of all engineers based at head office is to assist with the preparation of tenders as part of the Work Winning team.
This could include:
* Development of methodology and sequence
* Identifying and assessing temporary works
* Logistics planning
* Assessing overhead requirements
* Liaison with the supply chain
* Assisting and advising the bid manager, estimator and planner
* Liaison with Operations teams including project based engineers.
In addition to the primary role our head office engineers have the opportunity to spend time in various technical services functions following assessment.
These include:
* Design Management
* Planning
* BIM
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Brief project staff on company temporary works procedures to the appropriate level
Review project temporary works records and highlight where issues are arising
REQUIRED PROJECT KNOWLEDGE
Must have spent 24 months completing designs as part of a consultancy or temporary works design department
Will have substantial site based construction experience.
Will have good appreciation of supply temporary works capabilities and relevant specialisms.
Understands the Principal Designer Duties including ERIC
BENEFITS
Competitive basic salary
Company car or generous car allowance
Company pension scheme
Private healthcare
Training & Progression
Paid holidays to include bank holidays
My client is a World a Leading Construction & Civil Engineering Company.
They are presently looking to recruit, on a permanent basis an experienced Bid manager with a strong grasp of Civil Engineering Projects ideally in their core sectors of Highways, Rail, and Tunnelling.
My client supports a hybrid working environment and therefore the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work from home two days per week.
Role Accountabilities;
* Drive and energise the bid team to achieve a successful outcome for each allocated tender. Following designated processes and best practice in place within organisation.
* Continually evaluate winning strategy and direct team and resources to focus on activities which will enhance chance of bid success
* Arrange all necessary internal meetings – Kickoff / Settlement and others identified in work winning process. (use outo
* Agree Bid Budget and monitor expenditure.
* Manage tender programme.
* Produce actions and appoint individuals to complete relevant items arising from the meetings / minutes. Drive actions to completion.
* Undertake corporate approval process in conjunction with Work Winning Director
* Communication link to Client / Employers Agent + when we speak and don’t speak with Third Parties
* Keep senior management informed of development on tender and gain acceptance of key decision points
* Issue Ops / Commercial / Temp Works / Specialist third party briefs Identify Estimator and Planner requirements where necessary.
* Communication management and interface with joint venture partners and key supply chain
* Oversee designers Brief in conjunction with Technical Services
* Manage designers where necessary to achieve optimum solutions
* Involvement in appointment of specialist third parties
* Participate in review of suppliers to receive tender enquiries
* Oversee and be involved with tender commercial strategy
* Manage Risk / Opportunity including commercial
* Work with commercial manager to understand route map to deliver margin set within business plan
* Decide what queries we raise (or do not raise) in line with the tender strategy
* Arrange and co-ordinate tender and post-tender meetings / interviews with the Client / Employers Agent
* Ensure that the correct resources for the Quality Submission are in place and that timescales are met. (Deliverables tracker in place prior to kickoff)
* Manage / take part in the review of the Quality Submission
* Tender feedback and dissemination once the result is known
* Handover to the project delivery team for successful tenders
* Use and follow formal meeting agendas and save presentations as powerpoint slides onto corporate database.
Required Experience;
Sound knowledge of the UK construction market
Knowledge of relevant legislation
Knowledge of Civil Engineering Projects
Commercial awareness of different forms of contract
Strong presentation and Client communication skills
Sound knowledge of the company governance and procedural requirements for work Winning.
5+ years’ experience in Construction
Good communication skills (written, oral)
Ability to present to Clients
Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or another relevant subject matter
Benefits:
Competitive basic salary
Company car or generous car allowance
Company Pension Scheme
Private Heathcare
Training & Career Development
Paid Holidays to include Bank Holidays
Sep 15, 2022
Permanent
My client is a World a Leading Construction & Civil Engineering Company.
They are presently looking to recruit, on a permanent basis an experienced Bid manager with a strong grasp of Civil Engineering Projects ideally in their core sectors of Highways, Rail, and Tunnelling.
My client supports a hybrid working environment and therefore the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work from home two days per week.
Role Accountabilities;
* Drive and energise the bid team to achieve a successful outcome for each allocated tender. Following designated processes and best practice in place within organisation.
* Continually evaluate winning strategy and direct team and resources to focus on activities which will enhance chance of bid success
* Arrange all necessary internal meetings – Kickoff / Settlement and others identified in work winning process. (use outo
* Agree Bid Budget and monitor expenditure.
* Manage tender programme.
* Produce actions and appoint individuals to complete relevant items arising from the meetings / minutes. Drive actions to completion.
* Undertake corporate approval process in conjunction with Work Winning Director
* Communication link to Client / Employers Agent + when we speak and don’t speak with Third Parties
* Keep senior management informed of development on tender and gain acceptance of key decision points
* Issue Ops / Commercial / Temp Works / Specialist third party briefs Identify Estimator and Planner requirements where necessary.
* Communication management and interface with joint venture partners and key supply chain
* Oversee designers Brief in conjunction with Technical Services
* Manage designers where necessary to achieve optimum solutions
* Involvement in appointment of specialist third parties
* Participate in review of suppliers to receive tender enquiries
* Oversee and be involved with tender commercial strategy
* Manage Risk / Opportunity including commercial
* Work with commercial manager to understand route map to deliver margin set within business plan
* Decide what queries we raise (or do not raise) in line with the tender strategy
* Arrange and co-ordinate tender and post-tender meetings / interviews with the Client / Employers Agent
* Ensure that the correct resources for the Quality Submission are in place and that timescales are met. (Deliverables tracker in place prior to kickoff)
* Manage / take part in the review of the Quality Submission
* Tender feedback and dissemination once the result is known
* Handover to the project delivery team for successful tenders
* Use and follow formal meeting agendas and save presentations as powerpoint slides onto corporate database.
Required Experience;
Sound knowledge of the UK construction market
Knowledge of relevant legislation
Knowledge of Civil Engineering Projects
Commercial awareness of different forms of contract
Strong presentation and Client communication skills
Sound knowledge of the company governance and procedural requirements for work Winning.
5+ years’ experience in Construction
Good communication skills (written, oral)
Ability to present to Clients
Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or another relevant subject matter
Benefits:
Competitive basic salary
Company car or generous car allowance
Company Pension Scheme
Private Heathcare
Training & Career Development
Paid Holidays to include Bank Holidays
Estimator
Swindon
£60,000 to £70,000 + car & package
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Estimator to join an established and leading main contractor at their offices in Swindon. The Estimator will be joining their experienced work winning team and supporting them with an increasing pipeline of tender activity that is anticipated through the rest of 2022 and 2023.
The Estimator will be joining a well regarded business that typically works on large civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK. These projects are often valued at more than £300m and some of their recent and up and coming projects have included a bored tunnel for power utilities in London, a tunnel below a major UK waterway and by-pass around an important heritage site and a tunnel in an AONB to install power cables. Some of the Estimators duties will include:
Inform the Bid Manager of inputs required to assist in compiling a competitive price
Assist and contribute with the development of the companies tender strategy
Provide advice to the design & bid teams on cost effective design options
Produce competitive prices use methodologies and outputs to suit the projects conditions and situation
Develop activity schedules/BoQ Structures and client pricing documents
Support other estimators and the wider work winning team where possible
The Estimator will be given an opportunity to gain exposure to large, complex yet exciting civil engineering and infrastructure projects. You'll also be offered a competitive salary & package that includes:
Starting salary of £60,000 to £70,000
Car / Car Allowance
Contributory Pension
Private Healthcare
25 days annual leave
Yearly pay & performance reviews
Estimators considering this opportunity will need to have previous experience working for a main contractor within a civil engineering or infrastructure field and have previously worked in an estimating capacity.
To find out more about this opportunity, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today.
Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.
We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website
Mar 23, 2022
Permanent
Estimator
Swindon
£60,000 to £70,000 + car & package
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Estimator to join an established and leading main contractor at their offices in Swindon. The Estimator will be joining their experienced work winning team and supporting them with an increasing pipeline of tender activity that is anticipated through the rest of 2022 and 2023.
The Estimator will be joining a well regarded business that typically works on large civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK. These projects are often valued at more than £300m and some of their recent and up and coming projects have included a bored tunnel for power utilities in London, a tunnel below a major UK waterway and by-pass around an important heritage site and a tunnel in an AONB to install power cables. Some of the Estimators duties will include:
Inform the Bid Manager of inputs required to assist in compiling a competitive price
Assist and contribute with the development of the companies tender strategy
Provide advice to the design & bid teams on cost effective design options
Produce competitive prices use methodologies and outputs to suit the projects conditions and situation
Develop activity schedules/BoQ Structures and client pricing documents
Support other estimators and the wider work winning team where possible
The Estimator will be given an opportunity to gain exposure to large, complex yet exciting civil engineering and infrastructure projects. You'll also be offered a competitive salary & package that includes:
Starting salary of £60,000 to £70,000
Car / Car Allowance
Contributory Pension
Private Healthcare
25 days annual leave
Yearly pay & performance reviews
Estimators considering this opportunity will need to have previous experience working for a main contractor within a civil engineering or infrastructure field and have previously worked in an estimating capacity.
To find out more about this opportunity, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today.
Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.
We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website
Construction Jobs
Kingston upon Hull, City of Kingston upon Hull
Streamline Search are currently working with a Construction Company looking to hire a Senior Estimator. The company are experienced in delivering New Build, Refurbishment and Maintenance works in both the Public and Private sectors. They provide this service throughout Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. They have an opportuning for an experienced estimator to join the company as a Senior Estimator to help continue the financial success that continues to grow year on year.
The right Senior Estimator will be working with a small dynamic team and the successful person should ideally have a few years’ experience working within a similar position. The right Senior Estimator will have genuine opportunities to progress your career from within the business, any training related to your role will be provided. The company pride themselves on their high levels of staff retention and satisfaction which comes from the positive atmosphere the company create.
As a Senior Estimator you will be responsible for overseeing major tenders and have proven ability to manage complex bids from initial enquiry, all the way through to the final submission.
Estimator – Position Overview
* Using IT software for tendering and project management
* Maintaining excellent relations with both builders, professional teams and directly with end user clients
* Liaising with wholesalers and manufactures to ensure best value procurement
* Issuing technical approvals of plant and materials including requests for information
* Liaise with Client and Principal contractor at design and progress meetings
* Interpreting drawings and specifications, undertaking material take-off’s and ordering of materials
* Projects range in value from £50 to £5 million
Estimator – Position Requirements
* Able to manage a wide range of projects in a fast-paced environment
* Able to work on their own initiative and lead a team
* Dedicated to maintaining the highest quality standards
* A good communicator with an organised and methodical approach to completion of projects
* Competent with Microsoft word, excel, project, access and power point
* Experience in a similar estimating position
* Ability to perform detailed reviews and analysis of cost plans for a wide range of projects
* Capable of visualising outline designs, drawings and specification
* Knowledge of the tendering process and also be capable of dealing with a wide range of cost planning issues.
Estimator – Position Remuneration
* Salary between £45,000 - £55,000 dependent upon experience
* Car Allowance
* 28 days holiday including bank holidays
* Monday to Friday 8am to 5 pm
* Pension Scheme
* Parking on site
Streamline Search are acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of this vacancy
Mar 23, 2022
Permanent
Streamline Search are currently working with a Construction Company looking to hire a Senior Estimator. The company are experienced in delivering New Build, Refurbishment and Maintenance works in both the Public and Private sectors. They provide this service throughout Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. They have an opportuning for an experienced estimator to join the company as a Senior Estimator to help continue the financial success that continues to grow year on year.
The right Senior Estimator will be working with a small dynamic team and the successful person should ideally have a few years’ experience working within a similar position. The right Senior Estimator will have genuine opportunities to progress your career from within the business, any training related to your role will be provided. The company pride themselves on their high levels of staff retention and satisfaction which comes from the positive atmosphere the company create.
As a Senior Estimator you will be responsible for overseeing major tenders and have proven ability to manage complex bids from initial enquiry, all the way through to the final submission.
Estimator – Position Overview
* Using IT software for tendering and project management
* Maintaining excellent relations with both builders, professional teams and directly with end user clients
* Liaising with wholesalers and manufactures to ensure best value procurement
* Issuing technical approvals of plant and materials including requests for information
* Liaise with Client and Principal contractor at design and progress meetings
* Interpreting drawings and specifications, undertaking material take-off’s and ordering of materials
* Projects range in value from £50 to £5 million
Estimator – Position Requirements
* Able to manage a wide range of projects in a fast-paced environment
* Able to work on their own initiative and lead a team
* Dedicated to maintaining the highest quality standards
* A good communicator with an organised and methodical approach to completion of projects
* Competent with Microsoft word, excel, project, access and power point
* Experience in a similar estimating position
* Ability to perform detailed reviews and analysis of cost plans for a wide range of projects
* Capable of visualising outline designs, drawings and specification
* Knowledge of the tendering process and also be capable of dealing with a wide range of cost planning issues.
Estimator – Position Remuneration
* Salary between £45,000 - £55,000 dependent upon experience
* Car Allowance
* 28 days holiday including bank holidays
* Monday to Friday 8am to 5 pm
* Pension Scheme
* Parking on site
Streamline Search are acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of this vacancy
MEICA ESTIMATOR / PROPOSALS ENGINEER - SOUTHAMPTON
About us:
Trant Engineering Ltd has a long history of engineering and construction excellence, delivering high quality EPC engineering and construction services throughout the UK and overseas. We successfully deliver complex turnkey engineering projects in sectors such as Process & Water, Energy, Defence, Oil & Gas and Nuclear.
We offer clients a range of services including design, manufacturing, installation, construction and commissioning. Our in-house design and offsite manufacturing teams’ work closely to develop technology-based solutions with a strong focus on innovation and value engineering.
Our in-house multi-disciplinary services include civil, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation, supplemented by the design and manufacture of Control Panels, MCC’s, PLC’s, SCADA and automation systems. We also provide a range of bespoke modular and containerised water & wastewater treatment and fuel conditioning systems.
We have over 800 employees and with a healthy forward order book with a projected turnover of £180m this year, it is an exciting time to join the business.
The Role:
Due to continued expansion, we are seeking to recruit a Mechanical and/or Electrical Estimator/Proposals Engineer, to be based at our Head Office in Southampton. The Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates, together with the preparation of the necessary technical and commercial submission documentation for a wide variety of M&E Engineering projects across the UK and overseas. Applicants should have a background in estimating M&E projects as well as ideally having a mechanical or electrical engineering background, with a working knowledge of the related electrical and ICA elements.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Report to the Estimating and Bid Manager, programme and manage own workload within the MEICA estimating team
* Prepare multi-discipline proposals for the Process & Water, Energy, Defence, Oil & Gas and Nuclear sectors
* Comply fully with the documented company tendering procedures
* Read and fully understand client specifications and drawings
* Understand documentation required for formal submissions
* Ascertain preliminary and detailed project requirements and solutions, including programmes and value engineering solutions
* Liaison with the ‘in-house’ M&E design team and project delivery teams for each sector as necessary
* Prepare material, labour, plant and subcontractor cost analysis spreadsheets
* Prepare preliminary tender programmes
* Organise and partake in bid initiation, technical and commercial review meetings and subsequent follow up meeting with technical and commercial directors.
* Present the cost estimate in full detail to management for review and final approval. Responsible, with senior management, for the identification, evaluation and ranking of risks as well as developing a strategy to manage and mitigate the risks to the company as the basis for estimating an appropriate contingency allowance for inclusion in the cost estimate.
* Attend site visits and client meetings
* Consider site safety, health and environmental issues
* Co-ordinate and liaise with suppliers, specialist sub-contractors and ‘in-house’ resources
* Compile and collate documentation, schedules and data sheets etc. for inclusion into final formal proposal submissions
* Ensure that commercial and technical submissions are fully compliant with the conditions of contract with all necessary details of clarifications and qualifications to the proposal clearly communicated.
Skills/Qualifications:
* A history of tendering M&E Projects as either an Estimator or Project Engineer within the above mentioned sectors
* Knowledge of contract conditions and in particular the NEC suite of contracts
* IT literacy – Minimum MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and MS Project
Company Benefits:
At Trant, we offer the opportunity for career development within a professional and friendly safe working environment. We value our employee’s and strongly support and encourage individuals to gain professional qualifications, whilst offering the opportunity to work on projects of differing sizes within a variety of industry sectors.
Our company benefits package includes;
* A competitive salary
* Company car or car allowance
* 24 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays
* Free onsite parking
* Company Pension Scheme
* Bike to Work Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Flexible Working and Work from Home options
Equal Opportunities:
Trant Engineering Limited is committed to equal opportunities for all and we do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, gender, disability or age.
*Please note, due to the volume of applications we are not always able to contact each applicant individually. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion
Mar 23, 2022
Permanent
MEICA ESTIMATOR / PROPOSALS ENGINEER - SOUTHAMPTON
About us:
Trant Engineering Ltd has a long history of engineering and construction excellence, delivering high quality EPC engineering and construction services throughout the UK and overseas. We successfully deliver complex turnkey engineering projects in sectors such as Process & Water, Energy, Defence, Oil & Gas and Nuclear.
We offer clients a range of services including design, manufacturing, installation, construction and commissioning. Our in-house design and offsite manufacturing teams’ work closely to develop technology-based solutions with a strong focus on innovation and value engineering.
Our in-house multi-disciplinary services include civil, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation, supplemented by the design and manufacture of Control Panels, MCC’s, PLC’s, SCADA and automation systems. We also provide a range of bespoke modular and containerised water & wastewater treatment and fuel conditioning systems.
We have over 800 employees and with a healthy forward order book with a projected turnover of £180m this year, it is an exciting time to join the business.
The Role:
Due to continued expansion, we are seeking to recruit a Mechanical and/or Electrical Estimator/Proposals Engineer, to be based at our Head Office in Southampton. The Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates, together with the preparation of the necessary technical and commercial submission documentation for a wide variety of M&E Engineering projects across the UK and overseas. Applicants should have a background in estimating M&E projects as well as ideally having a mechanical or electrical engineering background, with a working knowledge of the related electrical and ICA elements.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Report to the Estimating and Bid Manager, programme and manage own workload within the MEICA estimating team
* Prepare multi-discipline proposals for the Process & Water, Energy, Defence, Oil & Gas and Nuclear sectors
* Comply fully with the documented company tendering procedures
* Read and fully understand client specifications and drawings
* Understand documentation required for formal submissions
* Ascertain preliminary and detailed project requirements and solutions, including programmes and value engineering solutions
* Liaison with the ‘in-house’ M&E design team and project delivery teams for each sector as necessary
* Prepare material, labour, plant and subcontractor cost analysis spreadsheets
* Prepare preliminary tender programmes
* Organise and partake in bid initiation, technical and commercial review meetings and subsequent follow up meeting with technical and commercial directors.
* Present the cost estimate in full detail to management for review and final approval. Responsible, with senior management, for the identification, evaluation and ranking of risks as well as developing a strategy to manage and mitigate the risks to the company as the basis for estimating an appropriate contingency allowance for inclusion in the cost estimate.
* Attend site visits and client meetings
* Consider site safety, health and environmental issues
* Co-ordinate and liaise with suppliers, specialist sub-contractors and ‘in-house’ resources
* Compile and collate documentation, schedules and data sheets etc. for inclusion into final formal proposal submissions
* Ensure that commercial and technical submissions are fully compliant with the conditions of contract with all necessary details of clarifications and qualifications to the proposal clearly communicated.
Skills/Qualifications:
* A history of tendering M&E Projects as either an Estimator or Project Engineer within the above mentioned sectors
* Knowledge of contract conditions and in particular the NEC suite of contracts
* IT literacy – Minimum MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and MS Project
Company Benefits:
At Trant, we offer the opportunity for career development within a professional and friendly safe working environment. We value our employee’s and strongly support and encourage individuals to gain professional qualifications, whilst offering the opportunity to work on projects of differing sizes within a variety of industry sectors.
Our company benefits package includes;
* A competitive salary
* Company car or car allowance
* 24 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays
* Free onsite parking
* Company Pension Scheme
* Bike to Work Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Flexible Working and Work from Home options
Equal Opportunities:
Trant Engineering Limited is committed to equal opportunities for all and we do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, gender, disability or age.
*Please note, due to the volume of applications we are not always able to contact each applicant individually. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion
Estimator
Swindon
£60,000 to £70,000 + car & package
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Estimator to join an established and leading main contractor at their offices in Swindon. The Estimator will be joining their experienced work winning team and supporting them with an increasing pipeline of tender activity that is anticipated through the rest of 2022 and 2023.
The Estimator will be joining a well regarded business that typically works on large civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK. These projects are often valued at more than £300m and some of their recent and up and coming projects have included a bored tunnel for power utilities in London, a tunnel below a major UK waterway and by-pass around an important heritage site and a tunnel in an AONB to install power cables. Some of the Estimators duties will include:
Inform the Bid Manager of inputs required to assist in compiling a competitive price
Assist and contribute with the development of the companies tender strategy
Provide advice to the design & bid teams on cost effective design options
Produce competitive prices use methodologies and outputs to suit the projects conditions and situation
Develop activity schedules/BoQ Structures and client pricing documents
Support other estimators and the wider work winning team where possible
The Estimator will be given an opportunity to gain exposure to large, complex yet exciting civil engineering and infrastructure projects. You'll also be offered a competitive salary & package that includes:
Starting salary of £60,000 to £70,000
Car / Car Allowance
Contributory Pension
Private Healthcare
25 days annual leave
Yearly pay & performance reviews
Estimators considering this opportunity will need to have previous experience working for a main contractor within a civil engineering or infrastructure field and have previously worked in an estimating capacity.
To find out more about this opportunity, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today.
Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.
We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website
Mar 23, 2022
Permanent
Estimator
Swindon
£60,000 to £70,000 + car & package
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Estimator to join an established and leading main contractor at their offices in Swindon. The Estimator will be joining their experienced work winning team and supporting them with an increasing pipeline of tender activity that is anticipated through the rest of 2022 and 2023.
The Estimator will be joining a well regarded business that typically works on large civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK. These projects are often valued at more than £300m and some of their recent and up and coming projects have included a bored tunnel for power utilities in London, a tunnel below a major UK waterway and by-pass around an important heritage site and a tunnel in an AONB to install power cables. Some of the Estimators duties will include:
Inform the Bid Manager of inputs required to assist in compiling a competitive price
Assist and contribute with the development of the companies tender strategy
Provide advice to the design & bid teams on cost effective design options
Produce competitive prices use methodologies and outputs to suit the projects conditions and situation
Develop activity schedules/BoQ Structures and client pricing documents
Support other estimators and the wider work winning team where possible
The Estimator will be given an opportunity to gain exposure to large, complex yet exciting civil engineering and infrastructure projects. You'll also be offered a competitive salary & package that includes:
Starting salary of £60,000 to £70,000
Car / Car Allowance
Contributory Pension
Private Healthcare
25 days annual leave
Yearly pay & performance reviews
Estimators considering this opportunity will need to have previous experience working for a main contractor within a civil engineering or infrastructure field and have previously worked in an estimating capacity.
To find out more about this opportunity, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today.
Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.
We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website
Construction Jobs
Kingston upon Hull, City of Kingston upon Hull
Streamline Search are currently working with a Construction Company looking to hire a Senior Estimator. The company are experienced in delivering New Build, Refurbishment and Maintenance works in both the Public and Private sectors. They provide this service throughout Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. They have an opportuning for an experienced estimator to join the company as a Senior Estimator to help continue the financial success that continues to grow year on year.
The right Senior Estimator will be working with a small dynamic team and the successful person should ideally have a few years’ experience working within a similar position. The right Senior Estimator will have genuine opportunities to progress your career from within the business, any training related to your role will be provided. The company pride themselves on their high levels of staff retention and satisfaction which comes from the positive atmosphere the company create.
As a Senior Estimator you will be responsible for overseeing major tenders and have proven ability to manage complex bids from initial enquiry, all the way through to the final submission.
Estimator – Position Overview
* Using IT software for tendering and project management
* Maintaining excellent relations with both builders, professional teams and directly with end user clients
* Liaising with wholesalers and manufactures to ensure best value procurement
* Issuing technical approvals of plant and materials including requests for information
* Liaise with Client and Principal contractor at design and progress meetings
* Interpreting drawings and specifications, undertaking material take-off’s and ordering of materials
* Projects range in value from £50 to £5 million
Estimator – Position Requirements
* Able to manage a wide range of projects in a fast-paced environment
* Able to work on their own initiative and lead a team
* Dedicated to maintaining the highest quality standards
* A good communicator with an organised and methodical approach to completion of projects
* Competent with Microsoft word, excel, project, access and power point
* Experience in a similar estimating position
* Ability to perform detailed reviews and analysis of cost plans for a wide range of projects
* Capable of visualising outline designs, drawings and specification
* Knowledge of the tendering process and also be capable of dealing with a wide range of cost planning issues.
Estimator – Position Remuneration
* Salary between £45,000 - £55,000 dependent upon experience
* Car Allowance
* 28 days holiday including bank holidays
* Monday to Friday 8am to 5 pm
* Pension Scheme
* Parking on site
Streamline Search are acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of this vacancy
Mar 23, 2022
Permanent
Streamline Search are currently working with a Construction Company looking to hire a Senior Estimator. The company are experienced in delivering New Build, Refurbishment and Maintenance works in both the Public and Private sectors. They provide this service throughout Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. They have an opportuning for an experienced estimator to join the company as a Senior Estimator to help continue the financial success that continues to grow year on year.
The right Senior Estimator will be working with a small dynamic team and the successful person should ideally have a few years’ experience working within a similar position. The right Senior Estimator will have genuine opportunities to progress your career from within the business, any training related to your role will be provided. The company pride themselves on their high levels of staff retention and satisfaction which comes from the positive atmosphere the company create.
As a Senior Estimator you will be responsible for overseeing major tenders and have proven ability to manage complex bids from initial enquiry, all the way through to the final submission.
Estimator – Position Overview
* Using IT software for tendering and project management
* Maintaining excellent relations with both builders, professional teams and directly with end user clients
* Liaising with wholesalers and manufactures to ensure best value procurement
* Issuing technical approvals of plant and materials including requests for information
* Liaise with Client and Principal contractor at design and progress meetings
* Interpreting drawings and specifications, undertaking material take-off’s and ordering of materials
* Projects range in value from £50 to £5 million
Estimator – Position Requirements
* Able to manage a wide range of projects in a fast-paced environment
* Able to work on their own initiative and lead a team
* Dedicated to maintaining the highest quality standards
* A good communicator with an organised and methodical approach to completion of projects
* Competent with Microsoft word, excel, project, access and power point
* Experience in a similar estimating position
* Ability to perform detailed reviews and analysis of cost plans for a wide range of projects
* Capable of visualising outline designs, drawings and specification
* Knowledge of the tendering process and also be capable of dealing with a wide range of cost planning issues.
Estimator – Position Remuneration
* Salary between £45,000 - £55,000 dependent upon experience
* Car Allowance
* 28 days holiday including bank holidays
* Monday to Friday 8am to 5 pm
* Pension Scheme
* Parking on site
Streamline Search are acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of this vacancy