About the role

In order to facilitate the requirement for 50 gigawatts of renewable energy to be online by 2030, the electricity transmission market will see unprecedented growth.

ForMorrison Energy Servicesthis means there are many overhead line projects coming to market, both new build and upgrading of existing infrastructure. To meet this demand, our business needs to grow across the board and specifically within our bidding department.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for anOHLEstimatorto join our growing team. In this role you will be part of our Bids Department, responsible for successfully securing new contracts for the business to deliver.

As an OHL Estimator your duties & responsibilities will be:

Understanding the contents of the tender documentation (tender timescales, expected submission documents/responses, contract information, project scope, site & works information)

Project risk identification

Assisting the bids manager in the preparation of the kick off meeting and bids programme
Working with procurement and commercial departments to prepare supply chain request for quotation information packs

Ensuring the project solution is understood as it is built up during the tender phase, and challenging it where necessary

Prepare for and chair meetings to identify project risks and discuss required project management levels with internal stakeholders

Analysis of supply chain quotations, benchmarking of project costs and testing of proposed productivity rates

Preparation of the tender price in Microsoft Excel using supply chain quotations and applying internal plant and people rates to programmes of work / activity schedules

Prepare for and chair tender price review meetings with senior management and other internal stakeholders

Prepare the client pricing documents for submission (including required risk / contractual information)

Where required, assist in the preparation and delivery of post-submission presentations to the client and/or attend negotiation meetings

Save, document and organise important tender pricing communications/information as per the tender folder structure

Establish and maintain professional/effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Prepare and chair pricing handover meetings on successful bids
Identify, communicate and implement ideas for continual improvement within the tender process

Work within company policies and procedures

Carry out any other duties as and when necessary to meet the varying demands of the business and client requirements

Skills & Knowledge Requirements

Minimum 3 years previous experience in an infrastructure estimating role (essential) or overhead line estimating role (desirable)

Mathematical competence

Good Microsoft Excel skills

Competent in other standard Microsoft software

Confident in written and verbal communication with internal/external stakeholders including with senior roles

Basic understanding of engineering/construction technology and terminology

Ability to read and understand engineering specifications and drawings

Basic understanding of contractual terminology

Mathematics and English GCSE or equivalent

Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines

Flexibility in terms of working hours

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role and will require 2/3 days working from our Annesley office in Nottinghamshire.

Whats in it for you?

25 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Life Assurance
Company car

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About The Company
M Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. We are committed to profitable growth both organically and through acquisitions. M Group Services, a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, operates a divisional structure aligned with its end markets.
At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued.