Trainee Estimator

Trainee Estimator Power Networks, Transmission & Distribution Nottingham NG15 Permanent £35,000 to £52,500 plus Car plus benefits Job Ref: J(phone number removed) This is a hybrid role and will require 2/3 days working from our Annesley office in Nottinghamshire. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Estimator to join our growing preconstruction team. Previous experience in the electricity transmission industry is not required. You will be based in a supportive team environment with other estimators, as well as Bid Managers, Project Development Managers and Pre Contract Construction Managers. In this role you will be working on tenders, responsible for successfully pricing and securing new contracts for the business to deliver. Your skills and experience will be: Minimum 3 years previous experience in an infrastructure estimating role (essential) or overhead line estimating role (desirable) Mathematical competence Good Microsoft Excel skills Competent in other standard Microsoft software Confident in written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders Basic understanding of engineering/construction technology and terminology Ability to read and understand engineering specifications and drawings Basic understanding of contractual terminology Mathematics and English GCSE or equivalent Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines Flexibility in terms of working hours Full UK Driving License Your duties & responsibilities will be: Understanding the contents of the tender documentation (tender timescales, expected submission documents/responses, contract information, project scope, site & works information) Project risk identification Assisting the bids manager in the preparation of the kick off meeting and bids programme Working with procurement and commercial departments to prepare supply chain request for quotation information packs Ensuring the project solution is understood as it is built up during the tender phase, and challenging it where necessary Prepare for and chair meetings to identify project risks and discuss required project management levels with internal stakeholders Analysis of supply chain quotations, benchmarking of project costs and testing of proposed productivity rates Preparation of the tender price in Microsoft Excel using supply chain quotations and applying internal plant and people rates to programmes of work / activity schedules Would suit a Commercial Engineer, M&E Engineer, Tendering Engineer, Proposals Manager, Trainee Quantity Surveyor To apply speak to Cindy Anderson We also have roles in Project Engineering, Site Management, Operations Management, Site Engineering, Design, Health and Safety and Compliance