Estimator

Bouygues Energies & Services is recruiting an Estimator with a Construction focus to join the team in our newly renovated, vibrant office in Didsbury.

Job Purpose

The Estimator will be an active member of the Company`s Estimating Team, undertaking high quality and accurate Trades pricing as part of the production of tender opportunities from the initial pre-qualification stage through the preparation and adjudication process to final submission. Working will be either autonomously or as part of the Bid Team in a teamwork environment dependant on the size of the bid.

Accountabilities and Key Tasks

• To be a proactive member of the Bid/Estimating Team providing accurate and auditable costings
• To be responsible for the delivery of fully costed and detailed electrical pricing in response to client specifications with appropriate back-up data and audit trail documentation
• Assist in the production and submission of tenders for various clients under the direction of the General Manager / BID Director
• Control of all actions, methods & output of each estimation under his/her remit
• Provide support to other members of the Bid Team
• Liaise with the client`s representatives to ensure correct interpretation of their requirements and constraints
• Carry out site surveys and produce spreadsheet analysis of the results
• Liaise with the operations staff to ensure a complete solution is put forward against the specific requirements
• To comply with the Company`s Policies, Management Plans and Procedures
• To fulfil Health & Safety responsibilities by adherence to the requirements of the Company`s Health & Safety Policy and Health & Safety Management Plans
• To support the Company`s Quality Policy Statement and actively participate in the achievement of Company and personal Quality objectives

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant industry experience as an Estimator
• Commercial awareness
• Sound working knowledge of the local market, and comply with and promote the Core Supply Chain philosophy in the preparation of the tender enquiry list with the Bid Team
• Experience within an M&E Subcontractor or Main Contractor
• Extensive Trades knowledge
• Time, resource & financial managerial experience
• Able to plan and organise effectively
• Well developed people management skills
• Strive for business excellence & continuous improvement
• Ensure Health & Safety is considered throughout all duties
• Quality control
• Strong communication skills - both written and verbal
• Highly computer literate and analytical - competent in use of Microsoft Excel and estimating software
• Current driving licence

In return, we offer an attractive salary and benefits package, including opportunities for training and development.

Why Energies & Services

Bouygues Energies & Services, is part of the Bouygues Group – a global brand employing over 130,000 people in 80 countries within the construction, engineering, civil works, energy services, telecommunications and media sectors.

Bouygues Energies & Services specialise in the execution of technically challenging, time sensitive projects and offer seamless consulting and facility solutions through an inhouse design, build, operate and maintain delivery model. 

We are at the forefront of the Data Centre market, for over 15 years.  Also, working with the Pharmaceutical sector we provide comprehensive solutions for contamination control strategies and cleanroom processing.

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the most technically innovate and challenging projects.  With a strong corporate culture, our values reflect how we operate with Respect, Excellence, Courage, Integrity and Passion.  We offer competitive basic salaries with generous company benefits including:

• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Annual leave increasing with service
• Healthcare plan
• Access to Lifestyle Benefits (such as our Cycle to Work Scheme)

 Be Yourself!
Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details. If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly); your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions.