Assistant Estimator

EQUANS are recruiting for an Assistant Estimator to be based in Manchester. This is a permanent full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

General Overview

To work with the Senior Estimator to establish an accurate cost of a variety of tender bids prior to adjudication within the region of £500,000.00 – £3,000,000.00.

To understand, implement and adhere to the company SHEQ policy/strategy.

The post holder must be qualified or working to HNC/HND/Degree level in Building / Quantity Surveying. Some experience within Construction Estimating or Quantity surveying would be advantageous, but this is not a requisite and training will be provided to bring the post holder up to the required standard for this role.

The post holder will be expected to have a sound understanding of general construction methods and be able to read and understand drawings and specifications.

The role will involve working in the following sectors: Refurbishment, Capital Works, Education & Public Buildings and Decarbonisation 

Key Accountabilities

• Take ownership of tender, reading through & understanding the tender documents
• Allocate sub-contract packages and send out to the market for competitive pricing
• Visit sites undertaking measures and assessing tender issues i.e. access
• To ensure subcontract quotations have been collated and checked for compliance prior to use
• Compile sub-contractor comparisons and ensure all back up quotes are uploaded to Sharepoint
• To price the remaining elements of any scheme using current competitive rates
• To ensure all tender documentation has been collated in sufficient time for the adjudication to be undertaken
• To amend pricing element of tender documentation as agreed during the tender review and submit tender by due date and time
• To ensure that supporting tender documentation has been completed correctly and returning with priced tender documentation by due date and time
• To ensure a non-confrontational approach with any Internal and external clients at any time
• To ensure discipline and professional standards are maintained
• To comply with the competition law compliance guidelines
• Ensure that you are cognizant of associated risks applicable in carrying out your role and the proper measures are adopted to manage, control and minimize any risks which may apply to your daily duties
• Comply with the terms and conditions detailed within the employees handbook
• Ensure that all staff comply with the operating procedures of the Estimating Department
• Look to develop good working relationships with manufacturers, suppliers etc and generate new business opportunities for the company
• To ensure all tender documentation has been completed and uploaded to Sharepoint
• Any other reasonable management request.

What can we offer you?

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

• Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 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 projects both Refurbishment & Capital Works and Decarbonisation
• Excellent Excel Skills
• Working experience of presenting technical and complex information

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

Key attributes

• Flexibility
• Ability to work under pressure
• Working to deadlines
• Team player but able to work independently
• 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.