Senior Estimator

Bouygues UK are looking to recruit a Senior Estimator based at our central London offices.

Job Purpose and Scope:

As a Senior Estimator you will be given you the opportunity to work and collaborate with our Bid Team. You will contribute to strategy and be involved in the preparation of fully prepared submissions. In the role you will be reporting directly to the Estimating Manager.

The overall purpose of the role is to prepare accurate cost plans and detailed estimates, identifying true nett cost, to enable us to fulfil our business objectives. You must be able to measure and produce bills and quotes from 1^st principle.

Accountabilities and key tasks:

• To be able to work under own direction, with minimal supervision within a Bid Team environment whilst maintaining Group Estimating procedures and philosophy.
• To ensure safe delivery of the tender on date of submission.
• To confidently present the estimate at the Wrap Up Meeting supported by a fully priced nett cost build up with a full knowledge and understanding of the project in the form of a fully completed Tender Quality Plan with a full knowledge and understanding of the project.
• To maintain regular contact with clients and consultant teams and to act at all times in accordance with the Company’s values as an ambassador and advisor, ensuring that working relationships with internal and external customers are consistent with the highest standards.
• To receive, acknowledge and check tender documentation and (along with other members of the Bid Team) raise queries relating to the tender documentation.
• To evaluate the tender information and prepare tender action plan and contribute to Bid Strategy (along with other members of the Bid Team).
• To evaluate and compare quotations received, and compile the price in a thorough, logical and consistent manner.

Who are we looking for:

Essential criteria:

• You will be able to work under own direction, with minimal supervision within a Bid Team environment whilst maintaining Group Estimating procedures and philosophy.
• Ensure safe delivery of the tender on date of submission.
• You will be confident in presenting the estimate to the Estimating Manager supported by a fully priced nett cost build up with a full knowledge and understanding of the project.
• Evaluate and compare quotations received, and compile the price in a thorough, logical and consistent manner.
• Prepare full priced build-ups for Internal priced elements of work to assist in supplier and subcontractor selection and to ensure competitiveness.
• You will have a good 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.
• You will have a challenging mindset with particular regards to new technologies, alternatives or Value Engineering in order to obtain competitive advantage.
• Knowledge of Commercial Computerised Estimating Software systems
• Good level of knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strong work ethic to be able to work remotely and within the office environment to the same level.

Desirable:

Experience of On Screen measurement tools such as Bluebeam
Knowledge or previous experience with Causeway Estimating Software

Why Bouygues UK:

As a permanent Bouygues UK employee, you can benefit from:

26 days annual leave increasing to 30 days

2 paid volunteering days a year

Group Personal Pension scheme (increased employer contribution)

Life insurance (4x salary)

Private medical insurance

Access to Lifestyle Benefits (such as our Cycle to Work Scheme).

New - Bouygues Construction UK was awarded the Top Employers United Kingdom and Top Employers Europe certification

Together with our partners and clients, Bouygues UK delivers award-winning construction, development and regeneration projects to the most exacting standards across public and commercial private sectors.

Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues Group, a diverse global business which operates in the construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications markets.

With annual sales of over €32 billion and operations in over 100 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times.

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.