AWE is currently looking for a Senior Project Planner with P6 experience to join our growing team, to provide project planning expertise to internal and external customers within Mission Delivery Projects. As a Senior Project Planner within Mission Delivery, you will work within the Project Controls teams on projects ranging from highly technical scientific, engineering trials and analysis, logistics, and manufacturing, all within some of the most tightly regulated environments possible. You will be implementing Planning processes, policies and procedures. Producing Planning and EV deliverables in accordance with agreed business rhythm. Delivery of long range operational integrated Programme Planning activities. Supporting the Project Controls Manager with emergent projects as directed by the Business. Developing and maintaining relationships with and awareness of key project stakeholders. Successful Candidates will be responsible for: Developing high-quality, integrated schedules in Primavera P6 ensuring ensure a range of stakeholders are involved in the development and approval of baseline schedules Ensuring the programme reflects all required milestones, key dates and dependencies Tracking progress against the project schedule including forecasting of potential problem areas and proposing mitigation measures to support decision making Providing planning and scheduling expertise in support of a project team or wider programme, sharing knowledge with and supporting less experienced members of the team A typical day for a Senior Planner could look like this: Leading on and contributing to the creation of project baselines, adding value to performance reporting and forecasting and assessment of schedule submissions from key interfaces. Meeting and working with Project Managers and some of the most innovative specialists, providing them with the guidance they need to manage and control their project delivery. Input into project business cases and change control process, risk and opportunity process and peer review. Supporting and developing members of staff, including our trainee, apprentice and graduate programmes. Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following: Demonstrable experience in development, integration, and analysis of project plans Knowledge or experience of using best practice planning processes and tools Knowledge and understanding of confidence modelling processes and techniques Highly developed interpersonal skills focused on achieving and maintaining effective working relationships to meet the project goals Excellent analytical skills along with the ability to read and interpret charts and spreadsheets Ability to manage priorities and work to challenging timescales Ability to deliver objectives on time and to high quality with minimum supervision Package: from £43,430 to £65,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) Location - Reading / Basingstoke Area As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site "This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time." Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. Closing date for applications: Monday 1st April 2024
Mar 21, 2024
Full time
AWE is currently looking for a Senior Project Planner with P6 experience to join our growing team, to provide project planning expertise to internal and external customers within Mission Delivery Projects. As a Senior Project Planner within Mission Delivery, you will work within the Project Controls teams on projects ranging from highly technical scientific, engineering trials and analysis, logistics, and manufacturing, all within some of the most tightly regulated environments possible. You will be implementing Planning processes, policies and procedures. Producing Planning and EV deliverables in accordance with agreed business rhythm. Delivery of long range operational integrated Programme Planning activities. Supporting the Project Controls Manager with emergent projects as directed by the Business. Developing and maintaining relationships with and awareness of key project stakeholders. Successful Candidates will be responsible for: Developing high-quality, integrated schedules in Primavera P6 ensuring ensure a range of stakeholders are involved in the development and approval of baseline schedules Ensuring the programme reflects all required milestones, key dates and dependencies Tracking progress against the project schedule including forecasting of potential problem areas and proposing mitigation measures to support decision making Providing planning and scheduling expertise in support of a project team or wider programme, sharing knowledge with and supporting less experienced members of the team A typical day for a Senior Planner could look like this: Leading on and contributing to the creation of project baselines, adding value to performance reporting and forecasting and assessment of schedule submissions from key interfaces. Meeting and working with Project Managers and some of the most innovative specialists, providing them with the guidance they need to manage and control their project delivery. Input into project business cases and change control process, risk and opportunity process and peer review. Supporting and developing members of staff, including our trainee, apprentice and graduate programmes. Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following: Demonstrable experience in development, integration, and analysis of project plans Knowledge or experience of using best practice planning processes and tools Knowledge and understanding of confidence modelling processes and techniques Highly developed interpersonal skills focused on achieving and maintaining effective working relationships to meet the project goals Excellent analytical skills along with the ability to read and interpret charts and spreadsheets Ability to manage priorities and work to challenging timescales Ability to deliver objectives on time and to high quality with minimum supervision Package: from £43,430 to £65,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) Location - Reading / Basingstoke Area As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site "This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time." Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. Closing date for applications: Monday 1st April 2024
Willmott Dixon are currently recruiting for an Assistant Planner to work on exciting new projects with our London & East construction business. With offices in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, and Chelmsford (Essex), we deliver projects across multiple sectors within north London, the northern home counties and East Anglia. This will be a hybrid role which will require a presence in our Hitchin office 3 days per week. This role will involve assisting the planning, preconstruction, and site teams to produce realistic, de-risked programmes, on time and to the highest quality. The Assistant Planner will ensure that we provide an accurate programme in line with the customer's requirements, project scope and current legislation. Some of the duties / responsibilities will include: Assisting in completing the planning process. Assisting in the preparation of planning information for the tender adjudication. Assisting in the preparation of preconstruction and construction programmes that are auditable and based upon known outputs and sequences or have been informed by liaison with our supply chain. Assisting in the monitoring of programmes regularly and advise the tender bid team of the progress position. Advising the tender bid team of the programme and the logistical effect of any design change. Completing site visits and site reports. Assisting in the production of site logistics plans that are clear and understandable and demonstrate that a thorough and robust approach to planning has been adopted. Supporting the site teams with programme management. Actively seeking opportunities for alternative construction methods, including MMC, innovation and value engineering, and share these with the tender team. Essential / desirable criteria: Essential Good demonstrable standard of written and spoken English. Good standard of mathematical ability. Appropriate CSCS card. Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc). Desirable Working towards MCIOB. Some of the key attributes you have will include: Analytical skills: able to breakdown larger projects into smaller sections. Mathematical skills: accurate planning involves complex calculations for quantities, outputs, and durations. Attention to detail: determining logical construction sequences. Communication skills: ability to explain complex ideas clearly, share information and contribute to internal and external meetings. Additional Information Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer. Benefits: In return we reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, full / heavily discounted private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme.
Mar 21, 2024
Full time
Willmott Dixon are currently recruiting for an Assistant Planner to work on exciting new projects with our London & East construction business. With offices in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, and Chelmsford (Essex), we deliver projects across multiple sectors within north London, the northern home counties and East Anglia. This will be a hybrid role which will require a presence in our Hitchin office 3 days per week. This role will involve assisting the planning, preconstruction, and site teams to produce realistic, de-risked programmes, on time and to the highest quality. The Assistant Planner will ensure that we provide an accurate programme in line with the customer's requirements, project scope and current legislation. Some of the duties / responsibilities will include: Assisting in completing the planning process. Assisting in the preparation of planning information for the tender adjudication. Assisting in the preparation of preconstruction and construction programmes that are auditable and based upon known outputs and sequences or have been informed by liaison with our supply chain. Assisting in the monitoring of programmes regularly and advise the tender bid team of the progress position. Advising the tender bid team of the programme and the logistical effect of any design change. Completing site visits and site reports. Assisting in the production of site logistics plans that are clear and understandable and demonstrate that a thorough and robust approach to planning has been adopted. Supporting the site teams with programme management. Actively seeking opportunities for alternative construction methods, including MMC, innovation and value engineering, and share these with the tender team. Essential / desirable criteria: Essential Good demonstrable standard of written and spoken English. Good standard of mathematical ability. Appropriate CSCS card. Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc). Desirable Working towards MCIOB. Some of the key attributes you have will include: Analytical skills: able to breakdown larger projects into smaller sections. Mathematical skills: accurate planning involves complex calculations for quantities, outputs, and durations. Attention to detail: determining logical construction sequences. Communication skills: ability to explain complex ideas clearly, share information and contribute to internal and external meetings. Additional Information Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer. Benefits: In return we reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, full / heavily discounted private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme.
Project Engineer - Design of Facilities Location: Aldermaston, Berkshire Salary : £35,720 - £53,580 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours (including Bank Holidays) of annual leave - plus every other Friday off work! Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site As a key member of the Engineering Team, you will have the opportunity to work on multiple projects with a range of stakeholders to support our critical mission in keeping the Nation safe. This will include supporting the Engineering Managers to provide facility designs, reviewing engineering requirements and preparing draft specifications and briefs. Other responsibilities will include: Partnering with the Engineering Manager in assessing the suitability of the facility design for the next phase of the lifecycle (e.g. tender; construction; commissioning; handover) Supporting oversight of the facility design as it develops via facilitating routine reviews Supporting the Engineering Manager in managing the Design Intent and Design Information Configuration from inception through to project handover Providing functional support in identifying and implementing change, development and improvement Stakeholder engagement Gathering data and technical information to support the project Acting as first point of contact for technical queries Producing draft project governance documents; plans, certificates etc. We'd love to hear from individuals with the following: HNC/HND qualification or a graduate with 2+ years industry experience Experience of supporting the delivery of cross-discipline design packages in a multi-discipline environment Experience of maintaining design information configuration control for the life of a project Experience of supporting Senior Engineers with the delivery of projects, using structured methodologies Experience developing and delivering design solutions All candidates must be able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas.
Mar 17, 2024
Full time
Project Engineer - Design of Facilities Location: Aldermaston, Berkshire Salary : £35,720 - £53,580 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours (including Bank Holidays) of annual leave - plus every other Friday off work! Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site As a key member of the Engineering Team, you will have the opportunity to work on multiple projects with a range of stakeholders to support our critical mission in keeping the Nation safe. This will include supporting the Engineering Managers to provide facility designs, reviewing engineering requirements and preparing draft specifications and briefs. Other responsibilities will include: Partnering with the Engineering Manager in assessing the suitability of the facility design for the next phase of the lifecycle (e.g. tender; construction; commissioning; handover) Supporting oversight of the facility design as it develops via facilitating routine reviews Supporting the Engineering Manager in managing the Design Intent and Design Information Configuration from inception through to project handover Providing functional support in identifying and implementing change, development and improvement Stakeholder engagement Gathering data and technical information to support the project Acting as first point of contact for technical queries Producing draft project governance documents; plans, certificates etc. We'd love to hear from individuals with the following: HNC/HND qualification or a graduate with 2+ years industry experience Experience of supporting the delivery of cross-discipline design packages in a multi-discipline environment Experience of maintaining design information configuration control for the life of a project Experience of supporting Senior Engineers with the delivery of projects, using structured methodologies Experience developing and delivering design solutions All candidates must be able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas.
Our construction and engineering team advises clients across a wide variety of sectors and has significant expertise in large, complex development and urban regeneration projects; operations and facilities management; infrastructure and energy projects; and education and healthcare. Our team is top ranked in both Chambers and the Legal 500 and many of our team are recognised as leaders in their field. No firm has more lawyers listed for England in Who's Who Legal - Construction than CMS! About usCMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 70 offices in over 40 countries and 5,000+ lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our clients, our people, and the communities we work in.We take a bold, dynamic, and agile approach to ensure our clients are able to face the future with confidence. We are driven by emerging technologies such as generative AI and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of working. Our aim is to inspire, impact and support our clients and our people, helping them to maximize their potential and thrive. About the roleWe are an ambitious, highly-regarded and friendly team that has undergone significant growth in recent years. This is a great opportunity to work as part of - and to take a leading role in the development of - our growing Northern team, often working closely with our wider team in other offices, advising clients on all types of construction projects including commercial, retail, energy, urban regeneration and infrastructure. Our work is client facing, varied, fast-paced and challenging across a wide variety of sectors working with developers, major institutional investors, public sector and education bodies, contractors, and lenders across the UK and internationally.In this role, you can expect to get involved in a variety of work including: working as part of a team to provide first class, professional non-contentious construction advice for clients in a wide range of fields; working closely with our clients and their professional consultants when drafting and negotiating construction contracts, professional team appointments, guarantees and bonds, collateral warranties and a range of ancillary documents; advising on a range of procurement routes and the use of standard form contracts such as NEC, JCT, FIDIC and IChemE as well as bespoke agreements; writing articles and presenting at internal and external seminars; and taking part in a range of business development activities to help further develop the practice across Manchester/ Sheffield. About youWe will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role, you must meet the following skills and experience: be admitted as a lawyer to the Law Society of England & Wales, with a minimum of 2PQE; have good experience of, and an interest in construction and infrastructure projects; be hard working, enjoy a challenge and be happy to work as part of the team to meet deadlines; be well-organised and proactive; have excellent attention to detail; have good written and oral communication skills; and have ambition and drive to help further grow our business and attend business development events to start building their own network. What's in it for you?We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name just a few, these include: Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually) Flexible, hybrid working policy Generous bonus scheme Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service) Holiday exchange scheme Private medical insurance Enhanced parental leave If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website. Equal opportunitiesAt CMS, we place diversity and inclusion at the centre of our culture and at the heart of our organisation. Not only does it make our firm a more rewarding place to work, but it also creates a stronger, more successful, and sustainable business where everyone feels comfortable and welcome. We are a Disability Confident Employer, and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, whether visible or invisible. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity as well as recruiting, retaining, and developing disabled talent at CMS. If you have a disability, or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements or adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact Ruth Kavanagh at who will be happy to support you. Ready to apply? Here are the next steps.We look forward to receiving your application online via our CMS careers site. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions. Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.Internal applicants only:Please apply using the 'Apply for Job' button where you will be taken straight to our application portal. If you have any technical issues with your application, please contact our HR Systems team. For a confidential discussion regarding this or any other internally advertised position please speak to your Talent Acquisition Advisor.
Mar 09, 2024
Full time
Our construction and engineering team advises clients across a wide variety of sectors and has significant expertise in large, complex development and urban regeneration projects; operations and facilities management; infrastructure and energy projects; and education and healthcare. Our team is top ranked in both Chambers and the Legal 500 and many of our team are recognised as leaders in their field. No firm has more lawyers listed for England in Who's Who Legal - Construction than CMS! About usCMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 70 offices in over 40 countries and 5,000+ lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our clients, our people, and the communities we work in.We take a bold, dynamic, and agile approach to ensure our clients are able to face the future with confidence. We are driven by emerging technologies such as generative AI and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of working. Our aim is to inspire, impact and support our clients and our people, helping them to maximize their potential and thrive. About the roleWe are an ambitious, highly-regarded and friendly team that has undergone significant growth in recent years. This is a great opportunity to work as part of - and to take a leading role in the development of - our growing Northern team, often working closely with our wider team in other offices, advising clients on all types of construction projects including commercial, retail, energy, urban regeneration and infrastructure. Our work is client facing, varied, fast-paced and challenging across a wide variety of sectors working with developers, major institutional investors, public sector and education bodies, contractors, and lenders across the UK and internationally.In this role, you can expect to get involved in a variety of work including: working as part of a team to provide first class, professional non-contentious construction advice for clients in a wide range of fields; working closely with our clients and their professional consultants when drafting and negotiating construction contracts, professional team appointments, guarantees and bonds, collateral warranties and a range of ancillary documents; advising on a range of procurement routes and the use of standard form contracts such as NEC, JCT, FIDIC and IChemE as well as bespoke agreements; writing articles and presenting at internal and external seminars; and taking part in a range of business development activities to help further develop the practice across Manchester/ Sheffield. About youWe will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role, you must meet the following skills and experience: be admitted as a lawyer to the Law Society of England & Wales, with a minimum of 2PQE; have good experience of, and an interest in construction and infrastructure projects; be hard working, enjoy a challenge and be happy to work as part of the team to meet deadlines; be well-organised and proactive; have excellent attention to detail; have good written and oral communication skills; and have ambition and drive to help further grow our business and attend business development events to start building their own network. What's in it for you?We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name just a few, these include: Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually) Flexible, hybrid working policy Generous bonus scheme Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service) Holiday exchange scheme Private medical insurance Enhanced parental leave If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website. Equal opportunitiesAt CMS, we place diversity and inclusion at the centre of our culture and at the heart of our organisation. Not only does it make our firm a more rewarding place to work, but it also creates a stronger, more successful, and sustainable business where everyone feels comfortable and welcome. We are a Disability Confident Employer, and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, whether visible or invisible. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity as well as recruiting, retaining, and developing disabled talent at CMS. If you have a disability, or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements or adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact Ruth Kavanagh at who will be happy to support you. Ready to apply? Here are the next steps.We look forward to receiving your application online via our CMS careers site. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions. Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.Internal applicants only:Please apply using the 'Apply for Job' button where you will be taken straight to our application portal. If you have any technical issues with your application, please contact our HR Systems team. For a confidential discussion regarding this or any other internally advertised position please speak to your Talent Acquisition Advisor.
We understand the impact our work has on our society and the environment. It’s the difference we make that improves people’s lives and helps the economy to grow. We work alongside our customers to deliver resilient, bespoke infrastructure solutions that keep the taps running, the energy flowing and people connected. The work we do together matters.
Our business is currently going through a period of growth and we are now recruiting for a Senior Estimator to join our Commercial Team on a full time, permanent basis. You will prepare detailed analytical tenders and estimates from first principles within time constraints, Lead the estimating process on individual Bids, support and mentor junior members of estimating team.
As the Senior Estimator you will contribute to Pricing Strategy, lead Tender review process, ensure all tenders are reviewed to identify lessons learnt and ensure that contract feedback is embedded into future beds.
Reporting to the Principal Estimator you will be responsible for undertaking, overseeing and assisting with the management of and production, submission and negotiation of estimates and tenders.
Key responsibilities:
Assist with approvals process to ensure that all bids have the necessary approvals in accordance with company procedures
Prepare detailed analytical tenders and estimates from first principles within defined timescales
Liaise with other members of the Estimating and Operational teams to deliver high quality estimates and tender submissions
Maintain and update records of tenders, including change control
Prepare a comprehensive briefing pack for the Operational Project Teams on all successful tenders
Participate in the detailed risk assessment process on all bids
Ensure all tenders are fully reviewed by the Senior Manager/Director with appropriate financial authority
Act as bid manager where required depending on the value and complexity of the tender
Skills and Experience
Excellent H&S awareness desired
Environmental and Ecology awareness desired
Water infrastructure competency - Both Clean water and Waste Water infrastructure
Be able to communicate programme and risk related issues to the bid planner.
Commercially aware and highly numerate
Advanced ability with Microsoft Office suite of products especially Excel and Word
Knowledge of proprietary estimating systems is a distinct advantage although training in Estimating Software (e.g. Candy) will be provided if required.
Have the ability to communicate complicated financial and contractual issues to senior management
Have experience of producing multi-disciplined high value, high quality tender submissions up to £ 250m in value
Candidate ideally would be very experienced from a clean water infrastructure background and knowledgeable in waste water infrastructure.
Have knowledge of Customer standard forms of contract and their interaction with other standard forms
Qualifications
Degree qualified in relevant engineering technical or commercial discipline is desirable but not essential as experience will be taken into account
MRICS or equivalent
NEC 3 and 4 accreditation.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary that is based on proven skills and experience. Hard work is celebrated and rewarded. We recognise that one size doesn’t fit all so everyone has access
to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.
Min. 24 days holiday plus statutory holidays (option to buy more)
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
A selection of lifestyle benefit options
Financial wellbeing programme
Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health firsters to support our colleagues
We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.
Our main value is to “Move Life Forward” and we are committed to developing our colleagues and encouraging personal growth, in conjunction with a flexible working approach so everyone can thrive in an inclusive and open environment. We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates independently through all stages of recruitment process.
Jul 19, 2022
Full time
We understand the impact our work has on our society and the environment. It’s the difference we make that improves people’s lives and helps the economy to grow. We work alongside our customers to deliver resilient, bespoke infrastructure solutions that keep the taps running, the energy flowing and people connected. The work we do together matters.
Our business is currently going through a period of growth and we are now recruiting for a Senior Estimator to join our Commercial Team on a full time, permanent basis. You will prepare detailed analytical tenders and estimates from first principles within time constraints, Lead the estimating process on individual Bids, support and mentor junior members of estimating team.
As the Senior Estimator you will contribute to Pricing Strategy, lead Tender review process, ensure all tenders are reviewed to identify lessons learnt and ensure that contract feedback is embedded into future beds.
Reporting to the Principal Estimator you will be responsible for undertaking, overseeing and assisting with the management of and production, submission and negotiation of estimates and tenders.
Key responsibilities:
Assist with approvals process to ensure that all bids have the necessary approvals in accordance with company procedures
Prepare detailed analytical tenders and estimates from first principles within defined timescales
Liaise with other members of the Estimating and Operational teams to deliver high quality estimates and tender submissions
Maintain and update records of tenders, including change control
Prepare a comprehensive briefing pack for the Operational Project Teams on all successful tenders
Participate in the detailed risk assessment process on all bids
Ensure all tenders are fully reviewed by the Senior Manager/Director with appropriate financial authority
Act as bid manager where required depending on the value and complexity of the tender
Skills and Experience
Excellent H&S awareness desired
Environmental and Ecology awareness desired
Water infrastructure competency - Both Clean water and Waste Water infrastructure
Be able to communicate programme and risk related issues to the bid planner.
Commercially aware and highly numerate
Advanced ability with Microsoft Office suite of products especially Excel and Word
Knowledge of proprietary estimating systems is a distinct advantage although training in Estimating Software (e.g. Candy) will be provided if required.
Have the ability to communicate complicated financial and contractual issues to senior management
Have experience of producing multi-disciplined high value, high quality tender submissions up to £ 250m in value
Candidate ideally would be very experienced from a clean water infrastructure background and knowledgeable in waste water infrastructure.
Have knowledge of Customer standard forms of contract and their interaction with other standard forms
Qualifications
Degree qualified in relevant engineering technical or commercial discipline is desirable but not essential as experience will be taken into account
MRICS or equivalent
NEC 3 and 4 accreditation.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary that is based on proven skills and experience. Hard work is celebrated and rewarded. We recognise that one size doesn’t fit all so everyone has access
to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.
Min. 24 days holiday plus statutory holidays (option to buy more)
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
A selection of lifestyle benefit options
Financial wellbeing programme
Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health firsters to support our colleagues
We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.
Our main value is to “Move Life Forward” and we are committed to developing our colleagues and encouraging personal growth, in conjunction with a flexible working approach so everyone can thrive in an inclusive and open environment. We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates independently through all stages of recruitment process.