Tender Estimator

Job title:

Tender Estimator

Company

RSK Group

Job description

Materials & Structures, part of the RSK Group are looking to recruit a Tender Estimator to join the team in Hemel Hempstead. This is a full-time, permanent position.

A tender estimator is responsible for analysing and estimating the costs associated with investigation projects and preparing accurate and competitive tender proposals. The role is crucial in ensuring that bids are financially viable and align with the project’s requirements. You will work closely with the Associate Operations Director in ensuring tenders are delivered in a professional and timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Review and analyse project plans, specifications, and related documents to understand project scope and requirements.
• Conduct quantity take-offs and measurements from drawings and other project documents.
• Research and gather information on materials, labour, equipment and subcontractor costs for estimating purposes.
• Prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for various aspects of the project, including labour, materials, equipment and subcontractor services.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and other stakeholders to clarify project details and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
• Evaluate and compare supplier and subcontractor bids to select the most cost-effective and reliable options.
• Prepare tender proposals, including cost breakdowns, project schedules and other required documentation.
• Ensure that all estimates and proposals comply with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in pre-tender meetings and site visits to gain a thorough understanding of the project’s requirements and constraints.
• Stay updated with industry trends, material costs and labour rates to ensure accurate and up-to-date estimates.
• Assist in the review and negotiation of contracts, subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to source and evaluate potential suppliers and subcontractors.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience as a tender estimator or in a similar role within the construction industry preferred.
• Strong background knowledge of construction methods, materials, and costs.
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Solid organisational and time management abilities to meet tight deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in construction management, quantity surveying or a related field would be beneficial.
• Familiarity with relevant building codes, regulations, and industry standards would be beneficial.
• Strong negotiation skills to secure competitive pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.

Salary and Benefits:

• Up to £40,000 commensurate with experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care.
• Regular training and career development

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

RSK is a global leader in the delivery of sustainable solutions. Our family of environmental, engineering and technical services businesses works together to provide practical solutions to some of the greatest challenges societies have ever faced. These challenges, and the responses to them, are perhaps best captured by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: “a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future”.

We must achieve a truly sustainable future, and to get there, all nations, businesses, organisations and individuals must play a role. RSK is enabling clients around the world to do their bit. We operate in most sectors of the economy, including many of those most critical to future global sustainability, such as water, energy, food and drink, infrastructure, urban development, mining and waste. With our integrated offering across research and development, consultancy and on-the-ground application, we can deliver a complete solution that is unrivalled in the market.

We need an outstanding workforce to help us achieve this. Do you have what it takes?

RSK was founded in 1989 and, now working in more than 40 countries across 6 continents, is a truly global business. We plan to keep growing and are looking for professionals who have the passion, skills, and spirit needed to grow with us.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are at the heart of our business, and we know that our success is founded on the development of our colleagues. At RSK we want you to share in our achievements and we want to support you in achieving your professional goals. RSK prides itself on providing employees with a rewarding and challenging career by encouraging continuing development and enabling people to reach their full potential. Despite our rapid growth, we are determined to maintain the people-centric culture that RSK was built on, fostering entrepreneurialism, and applying a caring and compassionate approach to working together.

Expected salary

£40000 per year

Location

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Job date

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 05:00:20 GMT

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