Bid Estimator

3 weeks ago

Plymouth, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Job Title: Bid Estimator

Location: Plymouth

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time, Monday-Friday

Ventro, Firntec and LivGreen are an exciting group of companies focused on fire-safety services and net zero retrofit.  As a Bid Estimator, you will be responsible for the preparation and issuing of cost quotations in response to clients’ tenders, in order to assist with securing work for the business and meet company sales objectives.

Key Responsibilities:  

Scrutinise the pricing/specification so only what is asked for is allowed – to reduce cost where permitted.
Develop an intelligent, competitive, price-to-win strategy on each bid, considering notional quantities and usage
Create quotations based off both Site Survey and Tender (ITT) Documentation, considering any additional works, i.e. hindrances, access issues that may affect costs during the project
Prepare work to be quoted by gathering proposals, drawings, specifications, and related documents
Identify labour, material and time requirements
Clarify with the client via the tender portal where necessary
Liaise with Sales and Contracts teams regarding technical information
Ensure timely completion of quotations 3 days before tender deadline
Manage bid pricing from all suppliers (and subcontractors where necessary)
Obtain competitive quotes from suppliers and subcontractors and negotiate best rates for the opportunity in question
Methodically apply uplifts as per scope and geographical area
The successful candidate will:

Have previous Bid Estimating experience (desirable)
Ability to understand floor plans and CAD Drawings.
Have a strong attention to detail
Ability to work within tight tender timeframes and work well under pressure
Have strong organisation and prioritisation skills
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
What you will get in return:

Ability to purchase additional annual leave
Healthcare scheme
Regular company events
Cycle to work scheme
Company reward scheme (vouchers, etc)
Ventro Ltd values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Note: Ventro prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible. We do not accept speculative CVs and no fee will be applicable if sent

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