Senior Estimator

2 weeks ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom UKund Control Full time

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We have a new opportunity for a Senior Estimato r to support our Landscaping team at Ground Control. The overall objective of this role is to win new work in line with business requirements and provide accurate prime costs for the works and providing accurate information at settlement meetings. This is an exciting and dynamic role that is crucial to the success of the division.

You will be driven to succeed and draw on your experience to provide estimates which consider a wide range of technical and practical impacts on the anticipated margins. You will support your colleagues in the wider business with pricing queries and attend site as required.

Key responsibilities are as follows;

  • Be conversant with the main forms of contract used in our industry
  • Have a clear understanding of drawings, specifications and all supporting information to accurately prepare estimates in accordance with requests for tender
  • Primary contact with suppliers, sub-contractors, estimators, designers, engineers and architects to obtain the necessary information to prepare a comprehensive and accurate bid response.
  • Review designs for alternative materials and prepare estimates in accordance with the guidelines provided by the contractor.
  • Ability to calculate and compile take off data for use in bid proposal estimates on time
  • Demonstrate flexibility to perform and complete duties wherever volume deems it necessary and with strong attention to detail.
  • Confidentiality of Company, customer, supplier and employee information is maintained.
  • Strong analytical and observation skills, which demonstrate the ability to set a course or direction.
  • Proficient with computer software programs including On-Screen Take-off, pricing software Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Pricing from first principles
  • Pricing Soft and Hard works including groundworks
  • Undertake site visits

Any skills in the following would also be a real advantage;

  • Bid writing support (working with our bid writing team)
  • Pricing works for direct clients and understanding CDM requirements

On winning tenders you will be responsible for preparing a detailed tender handover summary document identifying key elements of the tender including, but not limited to, tender philosophy, strategy, financial and resourcing analysis, risks and opportunities, critical and long lead in times for materials and sub-contractor procurement.

In addition, you will provide support and develop other members of the estimating team ensuring that they are effectively performing their key accountabilities for the company on each project.

The person....

There is real flexibility on the location of this role as you can work remotely for most of your time. We have our head office in Billericay, Essex, a satellite office in the West Midlands and also an office in London but you can be predominantly working from home with some site-based visits when required.

We'd love to hear from existing experienced Estimators within the Landscape Construction industry. Experience within groundworks estimating or within the drainage industry especially experience across SUDs.

You'll have a solid commercial background in bid and tender management across hard and soft landscaping as well as;

  • Excellent analytical, writing and presentation skills with the ability to shape written solutions independently
  • Strong commercial skills, with a good working understanding of frameworks /contract and risk management.
  • Demonstrable experience of understanding and developing service solutions in an efficient manner.
  • A track record of success in winning and retaining service industry based accounts
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • A hands on approach to your work

What we offer:

At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment , and rewarding our employees for their hard work. We offer a wide-ranging benefits program , supporting you to realise your full potential, and are proud to be recognised as a great place to work:

Awards, Accolades and Culture

  • We have been awarded 'world-class' status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results, ranking at #16 in the ' Top 100 Large Companies to Work For ' league table.
  • Certified B-Corp Accredited , Ground Control has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of profit.
  • We inclusively support ' The Race at Work Charter ', ' Ban the Box ', ' The Armed Forces Covenant ' and are ' Disability Confident '
  • We invest 5% of our profits into the Evergreen Fund , an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.
  • By 2025 we have committed to planting 1,000,000 trees, having a fully electric fleet, and achieving carbon net zero after becoming carbon neutral in 2020.
  • 2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to £500

Perks and Benefits

  • Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere.
  • Nursery Vouchers, Cycle to work scheme and Travel loans
  • Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm, the wellbeing app
  • A supportive, entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration.
  • Training, development, coaching and mentoring plans including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities
  • Hybrid working opportunities with time in the office including breakfast Mondays and dog friendly Fridays.
  • Financial benefits include yearly bonus scheme, access to Wagestream and employee share options

How we work:

We put people at the centre of everything we do.
Everyone is welcome. We're embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation, and innovation creates initiative. Together we'll succeed in caring for each other, caring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Together, we're stronger.

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