Responsibilities : The Estimator reporting to the Senior Estimator shall have the responsibility and authority for the production of estimates of all assigned tenders to QTS and shall, at a minimum:- - Manage and lead allocated tenders - Mentor more junior team members - Manage individual tender portfolio to ensure estimates are produced within the required timescales.
- Review Tenders Client information - Attend site meetings as required - Produce take-off and collate quotes for materials and from sub-contractors.
- Liaise with Operational team to develop methodology.
- Develop cost estimate for individual scheme.
- Ensure all tender returns meet the client's requirements.
- Ensure that all estimates produced have been reviewed and checked - Assist with reviewing awarded contracts commercial performance against forecasted at estimating stage.
- Ensure the company is fully aware of the risk and opportunities involved in each tender.
- Liaise and communicate between QTS and the potential client during the tender and pre award periods, including attendance at meetings and technical queries.
- Ensure a commitment to comply with requirements and continual improvement of the effectiveness of the Quality, Health & safety and Environmental Management System.
- Uphold all Company policies.
- Compliance with QTS procedures.
- Assist in any other aspect of the Company where required.
- Scale and territory indicators: Qualifications - Minimum HND in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering - Previous experience within tender based estimating preferred - Confidence with technical drawing interpretation - Experience in UK Rail Infrastructure (desirable) - Strong Budgeting & Numeric Skills - Hold Current and Up To Date Personal Track Safety (PTS) Preferable - however the company can put you through this - Familiar with the railway standards (desirable) - Must be IT literate - Have good interpersonal skills - Full, Clean UK Driving Licence