Job Title: Estimator

Location : Bristol

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 - DOE

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

We have a great opportunity for an Estimator to join our growing team in the Bristol office. You will be working on projects in the Defence, Arts & Culture, Commerce and Industry, Education, Emergency Services, Sports and Leisure, Religious Buildings, Healthcare and Residential sectors.

The Company

Our business began life in 1892, since then we’ve developed our crafts to realise any vision. We deliver exceptional outcomes on a wide variety of design & build, new-build, restoration & refurbishment projects, from turnkey maintenance services to complex schemes up to £30m.

Beard was founded on a simple idea - to build ambitious spaces. Today, that’s paired with the promise of prompt and faultless delivery. We understand how these concepts are brought to life by people living well and working with purpose. Through learning, performing and connecting. People are at the heart of all we do. But serving them fully requires courage to challenge. To think differently. To act differently.

Job purpose

To co-ordinate estimating resources in conjunction with pre-construction manager as well as personally preparing and producing competitive bids which take account of all project risks and customer requirements.

Experience

• 3 years experience in a similar Estimating or Surveying role in the UK Construction Industry.
• Good commercial understanding of the construction industry, market rates and competitors
• Good understanding of analytical estimating, measurement and first principals pricing
• Detailed knowledge of traditional and alternative construction methods including design management
• Understanding of alternative forms of procurement including frameworks, two stage and design & build
• Detailed understanding of ConQuest estimating software and standard Microsoft IT packages
• Strong personal negotiating experience

Required Qualifications

• Degree / HNC in Building Studies or similar.
• Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development

Preferred

• MCIOB or MRICS chartership preferred but not required

Primary Responsibilities

Overview initial enquiry

• Evaluate enquiry documents, guide pre-construction manager on suitability of opportunity and winning tender strategy
• Check tender documentation and confirm receipt in conjunction with bid / pre-construction manager
• Select and coordinate sub-contractors and suppliers
• Identify and procure bills of quantities and specialist tender support where required

Leadership

• Promote the Beard values and culture internally and externally
• Coordinate with project delivery teams in linking pricing and work winning supply chain
• Promote continuous improvement and the profitable development of the Company

Creating compelling offer and proposals

• Understand customer key objectives and ensure a bid winning strategy is adopted
• Check all tender submissions for completeness and obvious errors - complete a computational check of tender summary.

Post tender

• Attend / lead the post tender handover meeting and provides a smooth transfer of information to the construction team
• Assemble all tender information and hand over in a coherent fashion
• Explain rationale behind tender to project team and secure full ‘buy in’

Personal attributes

• Organised
• Detail orientated
• Methodical
• Can do attitude
• Initiative

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Car allowance
• 27 days plus 8 bank holiday
• Paid sick leave (after qualifying period)
• Pension - company contributions x 1.5 employee contribution. Up to a maximum of 7.5% (5% employee contribution)
• Cash plan
• Salary extras benefit platform
• Training and development

If this role appeals to you, we look forward to receiving your application.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Estimator or Quantity Surveyor: 3 years (required)
• good commercial understanding of the construction industry: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• professional qualification or degree for this role (required)

Work Location: In person