Assistant Estimator

Tasks

To assist in the development of estimating information for all tenders, negotiations, cost plans and cost advice, to maximise all opportunities to achieve the best net cost estimate.
As part of the tender team, develop, demonstrate and maintain the highest standards of data output from the estimating function in relation to accuracy, risk assessment, temporary works, value engineering, HSSE and predictability of outcome.
Ensure all estimates produced are accurate, complete, and optimised, resulting in the best value solution consistent with the approved business strategy.
Prepare supply chain enquiries and analyse of quotations for compliance and competitiveness.
Gather data to be used to produce the project estimate.
Prepare and contribute to in-house bill production for accurate measured quantities and input into estimating software iTWO.
Develop high functioning relationships with site teams to ensure estimates are reflective of actual operational experience and captures lessons learnt, including attendance on project reviews to collate data and incorporate into future strategies.
Contribute to the management of key Supply Chain relationships to ensure STRABAG secure the best value, competitive offering during tender preparation, and evaluation is accordance with Common Project Standards 2.4.2 considering criteria such as solvency, quality, capability, sustainability and HSSE.
Develop high functioning relationships with other STRABAG Divisions and Sub-Divisions to successfully integrate team, JV pricing strategies and business strategies to use in-house capabilities on all opportunities.
Work with the tender team to Influence the Bid Plan and programme to execute.
Assist in the preparation of all required financial reports for the Selection and Pricing Committee.
Assist in the financial preparation of tenders, cost plans, negotiations to incorporate best value subcontract, material, plant and labour build-ups, working with the tender team to calculate value engineering cost, temporary works, risk and opportunity sums.
Participate in the governance process to ensure the outputs from the Common Procedures System (CPS) are accurately reflected and presented for approvals at each gateway.
In conjunction with the tender team develop bid winning and profit improvement strategies.
Adherence to STRBAG policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Degree Qualified or equivalent
CSCS card
Knowledge of commercial conditions
Proven successful estimating experience in Building projects, including undertaking the role of Senior Estimator
Extensive variety in types of work priced
Experience of Private and Public sector Clients
IT Literate
Experience of Industrial and Logistics Sector
Experience of Secure Sector

We offer

Competitive Salary Life & Accident Cover Cycle to Work Scheme Discretional corporate bonus scheme – to recognise exceptional performance 25 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays) Please note: All applicants are requested to ensure that they can demonstrate their right to work in the UK

Your contact

Mark Spiers
3 Floor, The Tower
London
Tel. Applications online
www.strabag.com

STRABAG UK Limited

Solihull, UK

Building Construction

Full-time

Job-ID: req62650

About us

Progress starts with us.

STRABAG employs about 86,000 people at 2,400 locations around the world, working on progress. Our projects are characterised by their uniqueness and individual strengths, just like each and every one of us. From building construction and structural engineering, road construction and civil engineering, bridge building and tunnelling, project development, building materials production or facility management – we think ahead, and aim to become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology group in Europe. Equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion are an integral part of who we are as a company and how we operate. Together we work as partners to complete projects successfully and grow with new challenges. Together we achieve great things. Build the future with us!
Apply now to become part of our team.

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