Estimator / Senior Estimator

EQUANS are recruiting for an Estimator / Senior Estimator to be based in Seaham. This is a permanent full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, car allowance, bonus and benefits package.

General Overview

Providing an estimating and tendering service from receipt to submission with the objective to achieve/exceed the Company Budget.  To understand, implement and adhere to the company SHEQ policy/strategy.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with Clients, Designers, Subcontractors and Suppliers
• Work with other members of the Pre-Construction and Bid teams to develop the bid strategy
• Accurately review tender documentation
• Issue relevant information to legal team for review and share completed review
• Carry out site visits in order to view, address and mitigate risks wherever possible
• Prepare and issue sub-contract and material enquiries. Manage receipt of quotations in a timely manner to achieve competitive market rates
• Where required produce accurate take-off using estimating software. If outsourced externally coordinate the issue of information and ensure take off completed to the required standard and accuracy
• Price bills/schedules analytically and produce quote comparisons using estimating software. Identify risks and opportunities and assess the potential impact on the project together with any necessary qualifications
• Liaise with Pre-Construction and Delivery teams to assess the programme requirements in order to develop and cost a suitable preliminaries allowance
• Present estimate for review and final settlement
• On secured projects prepare and deliver information for handover to the contract team
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively and efficiently in different market sectors i.e., New Build, Refurbishment, Commercial, Education, etc.
• Work effectively with other members of the estimating department and wider business in order to achieve the most effective and competitive solutions

• Develop cost information from first principles
• Maintain up-to-date market knowledge of labour, plant, materials and sub-contractors
• Assist in developing Company estimating library
• Complete all mandatory and non-mandatory training and assist in the development of other staff
• It is not possible for this document to encompass or define all tasks that may be required. Therefore, this may vary without changing the character or level of responsibility

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes;

• Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes

Who are we looking for?

Experience

• Experience of working on Social Housing / Education projects
• Excellent Excel Skills
• Experience of working with estimating software preferably Conquest
• Working experience of presenting technical and complex information
• Knowledge of sustainability/renewable energy solutions would be advantageous

Skills and abilities

• Ability to use own initiative as well as working effectively as part of a team
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own workload
• First rate communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to effectively delegate as appropriate

Key attributes

• Flexibility
• Ability to work under pressure
• Working to deadlines
• Organised

Who are we?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.  

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

For more information about EQUANS, please visit:

https://www.equans.co.uk

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.  Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.