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Estimator

TSL
Posted 19 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Solihull, West Midlands B91 3SX, England

Salary

£55,000 - £66,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • TSL is a prominent international technical engineering and construction partner specializing in sectors like Food, Pharmaceutical, and Data Centres.
  • The Estimator role involves preparing analytical cost estimates, managing tender documentation, and conducting site visits to assess risks.
  • Candidates should have several years of experience in an estimating role and a solid understanding of construction systems and contracts.
  • The position requires excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft software, including CostX.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, reflecting the experience and expertise required.

TSL - About Us

TSL is a leading international technical engineering and construction partner operating across the UK, Ireland, and Mainland Europe. We focus on design and build contracts for end user clients, specialising in the Food, Pharmaceutical, Logistics, Data Centre and Advanced Manufacturing sectors.

TSL is committed to creating the spaces that enable the fourth industrial revolution, whilst ensuring we leave a positive environmental and social legacy for communities across the world. Our team work with our valued clients and supply chain partners to create a simple agenda concentrated on getting things done. Above all, we are focused on delivering first class projects, executed efficiently, without compromising on safety or quality.

Main Duties and Responsibilities forthe Estimator:

  • Appraisal of tender documents
  • Preparation of material and sub-contract enquiries including selection of prospective subcontractors
  • Attending meetings with project team
  • Site visits to identify site specific risks
  • Contribute to the design development process and attend design team meetings
  • Preparation of analytical cost estimates including preliminaries
  • Prepare budgets and cost plans
  • Adjudication and comparison of sub-contractor quotations
  • Initiate technical queries and ensure design sufficiently developed to ensure accurate costings
  • Risk management throughout the tender period and preparation of the tender Risk Register
  • Value engineering throughout the design phase of design and build projects
  • Attend pre-qualification, mid tender and post tender interviews
  • Presentation of the tender to senior management at tender settlement meetings including the highlighting major commercial issues
  • Completion of tender documentation and submission of the tender
  • Ensure a smooth handover of the project to the site team
  • Training and management of trainee estimators

Skills and Experience Required for the Estimator:

  • Good understanding of the fundamentals of construction systems
  • Several years' experience in an Estimating role
  • The ability to read and understand drawings and specifications, process design and contracts
  • Understanding of bills of materials
  • Be able to document and organise a complex stream of information and paperwork quickly and efficiently
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong presentation and negotiation skills
  • Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Microsoft Project and CostX.

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